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Audio Podcast Series - Healthcare 411 - Lead Story: Off-Label Use of Antipsychotic Medications
AUDIO PODCAST:  Newscast
Wednesday, January 31, 2007 2:00 PM
Lead Story: Off-Label Use of Antipsychotic Medications

Program Description:

This audio program features current news and information from the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

A new class of antipsychotic medications is being prescribed to millions of Americans who don’t suffer from psychotic disorders.

  • This week’s News and Numbers looks at hospitalizations of obese patients;
  • Another study provides more information about surgery to treat obesity;
  • And a new class of antipsychotic medications is being prescribed to millions of Americans who don’t suffer from psychotic disorders.

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Duration: 08:27 (MM:SS)     File Size: 7.74 MB
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