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The Environmental Determinants of Health: Type 2 Diabetes
How do doctors prevent limb amputations? Dr. Brian Johnston and Dr. Jose Ponce give a tour and explain the work of the limb preservation unit of Adventist Health White Memorial in Boyle Heights. We meet a diabetic patient who is now managing his condition and was able to salvage his limbs due to the work of the clinic.
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"Earth Focus" looks at three countries on the new fracking frontline: South Africa, Poland, and the UK.