Ask Doctor Dawn

Medicare's $2 Drug List, Prostate Cancer Screening Advancements, and Health Insights: From TB Tests to Vitamin A in Vegans


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Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 10-10-2024:

Dr. Dawn announces Medicare's new list of over 200 drugs available for $2 per 30-day supply, covering a wide range of medications.
  • She discusses a new urine test called ExoDx for prostate cancer screening, which can help avoid unnecessary biopsies in the "gray zone" of elevated PSA levels.
  • The doctor addresses a listener's question about Klebsiella pneumoniae found in a nasal swab, explaining colonization versus infection and the risks of unnecessary antibiotic use.
  • Dr. Dawn explores the reliability of QuantiFERON TB tests, suggesting potential false positives and the importance of retesting with different antigen tubes.
  • She discusses orthostatic hypotension in older adults, offering practical tips like squeezing a firm ball before standing up and proper standing techniques to prevent falls.
  • The doctor explains the importance of vitamin A for vegans, highlighting potential BCMO1 genetic variations that may affect beta-carotene conversion and recommending blood tests.
  • Dr. Dawn addresses a question about elevated bilirubin levels post-gallbladder removal, discussing possible causes and diagnostic procedures like MRI and ERCP.
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