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  Topics for Feb 8, 2025:      
  • Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 2-06-2025: A live guest in the studio introduces Mom's Meals (momsmeals.com,) a program providing free meal delivery services for qualifying Medicare Advantage and Medi-Cal recipients with various dietary needs. During a lengthy live call, Dr. Dawn provides comprehensive guidance for a patient experiencing recurring COVID infections, discussing treatment options, long-haul symptoms, and recovery strategies. She announces FDA approval of Suzetrigine (Journavx), a novel non-opiate pain medication that works by blocking pain signals in the spinal cord, potentially marking a significant advancement in pain management. Responding to an email, Dr. Dawn provides detailed advice for treating a chronically splitting fingernail, recommending silk wrap treatment as a long-term solution. The show examines research showing omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and exercise can slow biological aging, with participants aging 4 months slower over a 3-year study period. Dr. Dawn discusses concerning new research showing microplastics accumulating in mouse brains, kidneys and liver. She explores the emergence of valley fever (coccidiomycosis) as a climate change-related health threat, explaining how drones and genetic analysis are helping track its spread in California where 97% of cases originate The show explores promising research on oyster hemolymph proteins that may help combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. A live caller follows up with a question about microplastic exposure from CPAP machines, with Dr. Dawn recommending inline bacterial paper-based filters to help capture microplastics and suggesting consultation with doctors about adjusting pressure settings to accommodate the filters.
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