Spring 1999 health & medical videos

The latest research reports for your morning, noon, evening, and weekend newscasts are available on Betacam cassette.

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On this tape:

PARENT PSYCHOLOGY: "KIDS IN CARS" (1:55) -- A Case Western Reserve University psychologist explains that planning and attitude can be the difference between a good or bad experience when traveling with children. Great advice for families traveling the nation's highways this year.

SOT: Elizabeth Short, Case Western Reserve University, psychologist

PEDIATRIC MEDICINE: "CHRONIC LUNG PRETERMS" (1:53) -- Case Western Reserve University researcher Lynn Singer and associate Jill Bailey have found problems with children stemming from Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a chronic lung condition of premature babies. The two discuss their research findings.

SOT #1: Lynn Singer, Ph.D., CWRU Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Psychiatry

SOT #2: Jill Bailey, M.D., CWRU Neonatologist

CANCER RESEARCHER: "PHOTODYNAMIC CANCER THERAPY" (1:53) -- Medical researchers at Case Western Reserve University are harnessing the power of light to target and kill cancers. Using a technique called photodynamic light therapy, doctors are able to focus harmless laser light on hard-to-reach cancer cells tagged with a photosensitive chemical. The light activates the agent, which kills the cancer.

SOT: Nancy Oleinick, Ph.D., CWRU Professor of Radiology

INTERNAL MEDICINE: "ULCER BUG" (1:48) -- Dr. Art McCullough explains why buying over-the-counter stomach remedies is a waste of money for those with ulcers. Doctors now treat the cause of the problem, helicobactor pylori, with antibiotics.

SOT: Art McCullough, CWRU Associate Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology