Dr. Jon Hallberg: Top medical stories of 2007

St. Paul, Minn. — MPR's Tom Crann talks to Dr. Jon Hallberg about some of 2007's most interesting medical stories.

Most reassuring medical event: The Emergency Medical Services response to the I-35W Bridge collapse.

Most beneficial impact to public health: Minnesota's statewide smoking ban.

Most disturbing story involving healthcare professionals: Attempted London and Glasgow airport bombings in June by 7 physicians and a medical technician employed by England's National Health Service.

Best new medical term: Nocturnalist, a hospitalist who only works the night shift.

Best attempt to tackle an incomprehensible topic: Michael Moore's documentary 'Sicko.'

Books that best captured the medical experience: 'Body of Work' by Christine Montross; 'How Doctors Think' by Jerome Groopman.

Most-hyped important medical story: XDR-TB: Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis.

Medical story to watch in 2008: theHealthcareScoop.com.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, 01/01/2008, 5:50 p.m.