841 Health News Update

Tune in to our radio show on your local public radio station, or sign up for the podcast and listen at your leisure. Here’s what it’s about:
Acetaminophen is often considered the safest pain reliever available, and it is certainly one of the most popular. Could its widespread use be linked to the burgeoning epidemic of childhood asthma?
Stethoscopes are among the most basic tools in health care, but how often do they get cleaned? Is it possible that these instruments could be spreading germs among patients?
Medical emergencies are always frightening, but a visit to the emergency room can go much more smoothly if you are well-prepared. Find out how to survive a trip to the ER.
We also explore the stories behind the health headlines.
Guests: John T. McBride, MD, is a pediatrician at Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, OH. His article on asthma and acetaminophen was published in Pediatrics.
Robert Harding, MD, is an emergency medicine physician at Emergency Service Partners in Austin, TX.
Tuan Dam is CEO and founder of Cleanint Technologies, a company that makes devices to disinfect pens and stethoscopes.
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