Sound Medicine: 04-20-08

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Published April 20, 2008 at 3:35 PM EDT

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Topics for this week include: New Recommendations for Colonoscopy; Breast Cancer Facts; Alligator Blood for Health; Indiana's Medically Underinsured Children; Young Adults with Special Needs; Wii Games for Physical Therapy; Book: Good Calories, Bad Calories; Benefits of a Family Dinner

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