Best Types Of Long Term Care Insurance Podcasts (2024)

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Could a cure for recurrent UTIs be a spray away? 4:51

6d ago4:51

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A needle-free vaccine sprayed under the tongue could prevent UTIs from occurring. In a long-term observational study, more than half of the participants remained UTI-free nine years after receiving the drug. MV140 contains heat-inactivated bacteria from four of the major species that cause UTIs. Also, new research on the time of day you exercise, a…

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'Australia is not the UK': Major reviews into gender affirming care 17:38

6d ago17:38

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UK's approach to gender affirming care has come under massive scrutiny off the back of two reviews into the system. However experts here are warning that applying these findings to Australia, misses important context. Associate Professor Elizabeth Scott explains what she sees on a day-to-day basis caring for children as a psychiatrist. And Professo…

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The underestimated risk of PFAS 'forever chemicals' 8:03

6d ago8:03

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A new UNSW-led international study has assessed the levels of PFAS contamination in surface and ground water around the globe. It found that much of our global source water exceeds PFAS safe drinking limits. Professor Denis O'Carroll, senior author of the study, takes us through the findings. And we discuss the potential health risks of PFAS exposu…

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Immune treatment for common cancer goes straight to the source 4:46

6d ago4:46

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Bladder cancer is common, but it doesn’t get much attention. Safe and effective treatments are needed to treat this cancer early, with fewer negative side effects. As Professor Dickon Hayne explains, a first-in-human trial has injected a type of immunotherapy directly into the bladder to attack tumours, with some early success.…

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SIDS research: virus and inflammation 11:31

13d ago11:31

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New technology is allowing researchers to look beyond standard autopsy results to investigate viruses and inflammation to point to possible causes of some cases of SIDS. Dr Robin Haynes from the Boston Children's Hospital, working in part with Australian charity River's Gift, identified specific viruses and inflammation of the brain stem in some ca…

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Literacy barriers for early health care 7:38

13d ago7:38

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It's not the apple a day keeping some people away from the doctors' office. For up to 60% of Australian adults reading a medication label, instructions on their referral, or filling in the forms in the waiting room can present a challenge to their literacy levels. That avoidance of early care means a higher chance of ending up in the emergency depa…

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COVID tech to help dementia 6:25

13d ago6:25

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mRNA became a part of the vernacular during the pandemic, but it's not just for COVID vaccines. Dr Rebecca Nisbet at the Florey Institute is using mRNA to target proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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When your private health insurer won't pay 12:08

13d ago12:08

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Your doctor's just told you you're going to need a medical procedure, and you pat yourself on the back for paying those private health insurance premiums for all those years. But on closer inspection you realise – you're not covered for the procedure after all. Private health reforms mean coverage is a lot easier to navigate than it used to be but …

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Cows with bird flu, vaccines for human flu, and GLP-1s for Parkinson's 11:49

13d ago11:49

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This week in health news a look at how cows in the US are catching bird flu. What's new on the menu for flu vaccinations this year. And could GLP-1s, commonly recognised by brand names like Ozempic and Mounjaro, be used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and the prevention of some cancers?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Free RSV vaccines for infants 10:50

20d ago10:50

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Thousands of babies at risk of respiratory syncytial virus will be better protected as cases surge. New South Wales and Queensland are following WA's lead with new RSV vaccine programs for vulnerable infants. Also making health news this week, a drop in PBS subsidised opioid use and a new therapy for a deadly genetic disease in kids.…

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Identifying a bacterial cause for bowel cancer 13:04

20d ago13:04

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Colorectal cancer is happening more often and in younger people, but why? Part of the answer might have to do with the microbiome. Researchers at University of Melbourne have identified a particular strain of bacteria that causes DNA damage that leads to cancer. Associate Professor Daniel Buchanan explains what this means – and whether this informa…

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Changes to WHO guidelines for anaemia diagnosis 10:26

20d ago10:26

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Anaemia is a common condition where there's not enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to the body's tissues. It can cause debilitating symptoms, including tiredness, weakness and shortness of breath. For the first time in 50 years the World Health Organization has revised its guidelines for diagnosis. Professor Sant-Rayn Pasricha from the …

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Blueprint for improving indoor air quality 7:42

20d ago7:42

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We spend 90 per cent of our time indoors but the quality of the air we breathe while we're there is largely unregulated. It's something experts have been wanting to change for two decades, but came into the spotlight during the pandemic as people realised COVID was airborne. Professor Lidia Morawska is the lead author of paper in the journal Scienc…

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Will cancer treatment damage your ovaries? 10:17

27d ago10:17

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There’s a glaring lack of data about new cancer treatments, like immunotherapy, and their effects on women’s reproductive organs and fertility. Reporter Lauren Roberts has been speaking to cancer patients and researchers to find out why this has been overlookedBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Using the immune system's own cells to attack brain cancer 9:06

27d ago9:06

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In this small study, brain cancer tumours shrank rapidly in the first few days when treated with chimeric antigen receptor, or CAR, T cells injected into the fluid around the brain. While some tumours returned in time, Dr Marcela Maus, from Harvard Medical School, says it's a proof of concept that requires further study.…

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Could ADHD treatment save your life? 8:52

27d ago8:52

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Three scientific papers looking at ADHD: research into the risk of death from unnatural causes like accidents; medication for ADHD and potential cardio vascular disease; and the likelihood of developing dementia. And new vaping legislation and lung cancer screening that's been presented to parliament.…

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How often does the average person think about suicide? 11:53

27d ago11:53

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Suicidal thoughts are more common than researchers expected in people who do not fit with conventional diagnoses of depression or other psychiatric disorders. Dr Maria Oquendo, from the university of Pennsylvania, says changes are needed to broaden suicide risk screening and emergency department response.…

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How much added sugar is in toddler foods and milk drinks? 18:37

1M ago18:37

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It's the ultra-processed milk powder intentionally marketed as a follow-on to breastfeeding or infant formulae. But evidence suggests toddler or transition milks are unnecessary at best and harmful at worst. Anthea Rhodes, a paediatrician at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, says parents are being tricked into thinking their toddlers need…

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The sick quitter effect - when data can be misleading 9:30

1M ago9:30

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Numbers of alcohol related deaths may have been under reported because past abuse isn't captured when a reformed-drinker dies. It's called the 'sick quitter effect', where someone is no longer drinking at the time of their death, because previous harm has convinced them to stop. Dr Peter Sarich from the Daffodil Centre says this can create biased r…

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Why it might be too early to stop saying long-COVID 6:47

1M ago6:47

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Queensland's Chief Health Officer says the term "long-COVID" should be scrapped, saying its use implies there's something unique about longer term symptoms associated with COVID infection. Queensland Health research, due to be presented to a European conference in late April, found that a year after infection there was no evidence of worst post-vir…

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Health news: What was the result of over 200 SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations? 7:53

1M ago7:53

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A 62-year-old man in Germany—called HIM—deliberately received 217 vaccinations against SARS-CoV-2 within a period of 29 months. Researchers were keen to know more.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Short sleep and risk of diabetes —but diet may have a preventive role 10:34

1M ago10:34

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Sleep has become a bit of an obsession and has us questioning just how much we need. A large study has compared participants' duration of sleep against their risk of Type 2 Diabetes. The researchers also assessed whether participants' diet could reduce the risk in people with short duration sleep.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Researching the connection between menopause and depression 12:30

1M ago12:30

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In pop culture and news coverage menopause and mood changes seem inextricably linked—to the point where depression around menopause feels almost inevitable. A special series on menopause has just been published in the Lancet, with one paper specifically on mental health.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Virtual reality to the rescue in hospital emergency rooms 11:51

1M ago11:51

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In hospital emergency rooms emotions can run high, and tempers can get frazzled, which is confronting for both staff and other patients. But now student staff are using virtual reality and ChatGPT to learn how to calm situations right down. Producer:Shelby Traynor Guests: Martin Brown, FMH Media Lab, University of SydneyDr Caryl Barnes, psychiatris…

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Health news: Mifepristone and research papers | smoking and vaping stats 6:29

2M ago6:29

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Two scientific papers regarding Mifespristone have been retracted due to uncertainty about the data. Less Australians are smoking—but more of them are vaping. Hosts: Dr Norman Swan and Tegan TaylorBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How good is exercise for depression? 8:36

2M ago8:36

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Major depressive disorder is a leading cause of global disability, and although medication and psychotherapy are effective, many people are resistant to treatment. So more evidence-based treatments are needed, and exercise looks like a candidate. But, the guidelines for which type of exercise works best need to be clearer.…

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Melanoma awareness and care lacking where it's needed most 13:18

2M ago13:18

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For a country as sunny as Australia, skin cancer is a major health risk. But access to proper cancer screening and treatment is falling short, especially in regional areas in some of our highest-risk areas, such as Far North Queensland.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Comprehensive research for sarcoidosis 9:34

2M ago9:34

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Sarcoidoisis is an enigmatic condition that may attack different parts of the body. Diagnosis is difficult and there are few treatments. SARI (the Sarcoidosis Advocacy and Research Initiative) at UNSW, is a new approach for Australian sarcoidosis patients to gain recognition, support, and management of the condition.…

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Government response to long COVID inquiry | Fine particulates in the air 6:05

2M ago6:05

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News this week is The Government response to the long COVID inquiry, which looked into how many Australians are living with long COVID and what could be done to support them. And, a report on fine particulates in the air, and their relationship with coronary heart disease.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Looking inside your own arteries could help avoid a heart attack 10:14

2M ago10:14

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A heart health check usually results in a cardiovascular disease risk score—a probability that you’ll have a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. If your risk is high, you’ll be asked to review your diet or lifestyle, or be prescribed medications to reduce your risk. But change can be difficult, so a study has tested whether showing peopl…

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This under-tested type of blood fat could be driving heart disease 11:32

2M ago11:32

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A senior cardiologist calls it The Hidden Killer, and it may contribute to about 50% of heart attacks, especially people who may be younger and with relatively normal cholesterol levels. It’s called Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a). It’s rarely measured, and entirely separate from cholesterol levels. Neither is it affected by lifestyle and has the same leve…

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What does the justice system do to kids' health? 12:37

2M ago12:37

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We know that people who spend time in prison are more likely to have both physical and mental health problems, but new data is showing that, for children, any contact with the criminal justice system means they’re more likely to die earlier and have health problems of every kind.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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News this week: Insomnia, and sun exposure 3:35

2M ago3:35

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Insomnia: what kind of therapy and/or behaviour changes are more likely to work? New advice on sun exposure that reflects Australia's diverse population -- previous guidelines have been about limiting exposure which is generally good advice for people who are white, but it's not universalBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Not all low-carb diets are equal—or even healthy 4:39

2M ago4:39

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Low-carb diets have grabbed a lot of attention because they promise weight loss and improved health. There are several different ways people reduce their carbs and not all have the same results.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What change gives best bang for buck in reducing salt? 10:42

2M ago10:42

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Diet is important for health, but foods high in sodium are a risk factor for high blood pressure, and stomach cancer. But it’s difficult to reduce sodium in the diet if a food is produced with high levels of it.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What was behind this sudden surge of children's hepatitis? 7:27

2M ago7:27

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In early 2022, after nearly two years of the COVID pandemic, doctors started to notice another alarming trend: severe and unexpected liver disease in children all over the world. Questions grew about whether it was caused by COVID, an adenovirus, a combination or something else entirely. Researchers have pulled together data from 33 countries to tr…

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Social prescribing works, so why isn't it everywhere? 9:48

2M ago9:48

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Some activities really make us feel good—like working up a sweat, preparing a healthy meal with lots of veggies, or spending time connecting with other people. So might it be possible for a doctor to prescribe such activities, instead of medications?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Getting an autism diagnosis as an adult 11:03

2M ago11:03

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Getting a diagnosis for autism for a child or adolescent is a series of complicated and oftentimes expensive hoops to jump through—and it’s even harder for adults.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Are Australian kids’ brains being starved? 21:06

2M ago21:06

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Many children will spend most of their first five years in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services and rely on them for much of their nutrition and brain development. A groundbreaking study from the Queensland Brain Institute has found serious deficiencies in the amount and quality of food.…

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What's new in health this week: King Charles' cancer diagnosis | Rishi Sunak's fasting 6:56

2M ago6:56

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In the UK, while King Charles received a cancer diagnosis. It was detected while he was receiving treatment for an enlarged prostate, but the diagnosis is not prostate cancer. There's speculation on what else it might be. And we learned that UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has a fasting regimen. Does it matter which fasting pattern we follow?…

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News in health ... when school goes back, asthma cases go up 5:23

3M ago5:23

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It's been noticed that there's a peak for asthma hospitalisations, visits to the doctor, and emergency presentations in February, about the time that school goes back. The asthma needs to be brought under proper medical control.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Why hasn't the fentanyl epidemic come to Australia? 6:56

3M ago6:56

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The addictive painkiller fentanyl has swept through the USA—but its effects haven’t been as big in Australia. Why? It’s not necessarily something we’ve done right. Global drug trends could see that change so now is the time to introduce health measures.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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How risky is being under vaccinated against COVID-19? 5:34

3M ago5:34

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We know that vaccination against COVID-19 can save lives. We also know that it reduces the risk of severe disease that require hospital visits. But by how much?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Your long-term breast cancer risk after an early scare 10:20

3M ago10:20

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An early form of breast cancer—ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)—is often found by women themselves, not as part of screening programs.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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AI is already shaking up healthcare—especially radiology 6:06

3M ago6:06

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The power and potential pitfalls of AI in medicine have been the topic for much debate, but one field where it’s already having an impact is radiology.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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‘I can hear you blink’: The sensory superpower of synaesthesia 11:34

3M ago11:34

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We all see the world differently, but a percentage of us have sensory superpowers. Welcome to the world of Synaesthesia where you can taste colours and feel sounds.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Dental care has been neglected—and shouldn't be 7:30

3M ago7:30

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Last year there was a Senate report into the state of dental care in Australia, and like a visit to the dentist—it wasn’t a fun read.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Are opioids worth it for cancer pain? 7:22

3M ago7:22

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Opioids are commonly prescribed to patients who have cancer to help them with pain, but the drugs are not risk free and can have their downsides. A new review has found that sometimes strong opioid pain relief for cancer doesn’t work, and worse, sometimes aspirin or a placebo could be more effective.…

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If you stop taking new-gen weight loss drugs, expect a rebound 8:59

3M ago8:59

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The drug name semaglutide has become a popular substance to solve all our ills. But it’s not just semaglutide, there’s a class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists which have been used for weight loss, as well as an actual medication.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Why some back pain lingers and some resolves 8:43

3M ago8:43

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Back pain affects so many peoplebut doctors find that while some people recover quickly, other continue to suffer in silence and agony. So what can be done to help? A new review hopes to fill in some of the gaps.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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