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Week of November 23, 2007

This week's topics include using barbers and beauticians to address health issues, obesity's effect on PSA, the benefit of pedometers, and ultrasound for diagnosing ovarian massess.

Program notes:
0:21 Bringing healthcare to those who need it
1:28 Health risk from heart disease 30% greater
2:13 Automated machines
3:09 Obesity and cancer detection
4:10 Diluted PSA due to increased blood volume
5:00 Pedometers
6:00 Most effective when goals set
6:27 Ultrasound for ovarian cancer
7:18 Screening different than diagnosis
8:12 Annual exam important
9:04 Screening applied to populations at risk
10:06 End

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