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- Spring into Action: How To Beat Allergies Before They Strike!
Medical expert Dr. Kevin Most joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how to choose the best allergy medicine for yourself, new blood thinners medication that will prevent clots without the risk of bleeding, and Dr. Most highlights a promising biopsy test that could offer individuals early indications of Parkinson's disease.
Dr. Kevin Most's Steve Cochran Show Notes:
Blood thinners
- Many people take medications termed "Blood thinners"
- These medications don't actually "thin" the blood, they just impact the clotting mechanisms
- Many take these medications to prevent clots that may cause heart attacks or strokes
- Because of this, current medications often cause bleeding problems
- Now new drugs will prevent clots without the risk of bleeding
- The body makes two types of clots- good ones that that stop bleeding from external injury and bad ones that grow in arteries and veins where they serve no function but increase risk to other issues
- Current medications focus on stopping both types of clots, so there is a high risk of bleeding with these medications
- These medications must be titered and monitored to make sure the fine balance is kept
- We have many clotting factors, proteins that trigger the formation of clots
- There is a specific factor , Factor XI that causes more clots internally and has little impact on clots needed for external bleeding
- The premise is that if we can impact Factor XI, we can minimize the impact on external clots and slow internal clots.
- Several drugs are being looked at now in clinical trials that impact only Factor XI
- If these drugs can come to market they will be blockbusters, as the current drugs now have a $20 billion market, and that is with many patients refusing to take blood thinners because of the risk of blood thinners
- It is expected that over 10 million individuals will need these medications by 2030.
Chicago- Air pollution- At one point last year Chicago had the poorest air quality among the recorded 95 cities worldwide
- Part of this was due to Canadian wildfires but vehicle exhaust and industry emissions cause the problems
- In 2023 Chicago was ranked No 2 for worst air pollution among major US Cities
- The health impact is noted in our lungs and eyes, but it also has more long term effects as well,
- It does have an impact on those with asthma, COPD and heart disease
- Individuals with these medical conditions should consider air purifiers in their homes and bedrooms
- Drier and hotter conditions will continue to lead to large wildfires8. With the impact on Children, schools should also look at ways to improve air quality in the class room
- Parkinson's Disease
- Diagnosis normally made with symptoms
- News in Jama this week highlighting a biopsy test that may allow for identification of individuals who will end up with Parkinsons
- Parkinsons thought of as a disease of older individuals, remember Michael J Fox was diagnosed at age 29
- This test will identify Parkinson's years before symptoms begin
- Cost is currently $1500
- Allow doctors to diagnose based on biology not symptoms
- The biopsy looks for a specific abnormal protein that impacts nerves
- This protein is also being looked for in spinal fluid, blood, nasal swabs
- There currently is no cure for Parkinsons, just medications that manage some of the symptoms
- As the disease progresses the medications become less effective
- Companies are now looking at treatments that target the abnormal proteins
- Early diagnosis will hopefully allow for more options for treatment in the future.
- Early diagnosis may allow for more research looking for a cause
- Parkinsons can be hereditary but is very rare, but most cases have no cause identified
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17 min - Chicago's Heartbeat: Honoring the Neighborhoods That Make Chicago a City
Rob Fojtik, VP of Neighborhood Strategy at Choose Chicago, joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss Choose Chicago's exciting new docuseries, "The 77: A City of Neighborhoods." They discuss how the series aims to highlight & amplify neighborhoods in Chicago, whether they plan to cover all 77 neighborhoods, and learn how residents can recommend local small businesses and restaurants for Choose Chicago to feature.
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7 min - New Home, New Hope: Children’s Advocacy Center Prepares for Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For New Home in Crest Hill
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Children’s Advocacy Center home, the importance of restoring judges' discretion, and he emphasizes the need for more millionaires to contribute to humanity.
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16 min - Illini's Elite Run Ends: What's Next For the Fighting Illini Men's Basketball Team?
Your Illini Basketball Broadcast Team, Deon Thomas & Brian Barnhart, join the Steve Cochran Show to share their thoughts about the season, recap the Illini's Elite Eight loss to UConn, and discuss what the team needs to achieve success next season.
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11 min - Unlock the Wonders of the Sky: Adler Planetarium's Guide to Enhance Your Solar Eclipse Experience!
Director of Public Observing at the Adler Planetarium Michelle Nichols joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how far you have to travel to see the eclipse, essential tips for protecting your eyes during the eclipse, and details about the next coast-to-coast eclipse in the United States.
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14 min - Get Ready to Cheer: Cubs Fans Unite for Opening Day
Happy Opening Day Cubs fans! Executive Director of Lakeview/Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce Becca Girsch joins the Steve Cochran Show to share insider tips on the best transportation options to the park, must-visit restaurants for pre-game or post-game meals, and shops where you can find the perfect souvenir to remember your day at the ballpark.
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7 min - Taxing Questions Answered: Your Ultimate Guide to Navigating Taxes with Ease!
Scott R. Wheaton and Associates' Scott Wheaton joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss how to find out if you have to file this year, how many extensions are too many extensions, and tips on maximizing deductions for a higher return.
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13 min - Is the Chicago Teachers Union turning into a political organization?
Paul Vallas joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss the Chicago Teachers Union using students to push their agenda, the long-term effects of school closures, and he shares his insights on the Cook County state's attorney election results.
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11 min - 'Every lap is an adventure.' - Chicago Street Race Champion Shane van Gisbergen on the Steve Cochran Show
Last year Chicago Street Race Champion & No. 97 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing Shane van Gisbergen joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss his passion for racing, how his experience in street racing in Australia contributed to his victory at last year's NASCAR Street Race and the changes Shane has encountered since his triumphant win at the Chicago NASCAR Street Race.
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15 min - Let your inner kid out - play with slime at the Sloomoo Institute
Spencer Prelletz, general manager of the Sloomoo Institute, joins the Steve Cochran Show to share the joy of slime. He talks on how to make slime, all of the different variants, and information on how to visit the Sloomoo Institute.
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