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WHYY Health and Science Reports March 2008 ArchivesHelp for Health CentersMarch 31, 2008 Philadelphia's public health centers are poised to receive the bulk of a three million dollar raise the mayor has proposed for the health department. From WHYY's health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports. City Council to Hear about Health CentersMarch 31, 2008 Philadelphia City Council begins another week of budget hearings and today council members consider giving the health department a raise. From WHYY's Health and Science Desk, Kerry Grens reports. House CallsMarch 28, 2008 Each year, house calls are becoming a more popular way to treat people with chronic illnesses. And while doctors, patients and insurance groups think they are a good idea, they are costly, time consuming, and still pretty rare. Now, with pending threats to the Medicare budget, some are afraid the rare breed of home visiting doctors could disappear. WHYY's health and science reporter Kerry Grens tagged along with one home visiting doctor in Philadelphia and filed this report. Home visiting doctor Alfred Stillman is also guest on Voices in the Family March 31st, find out more about the show here . The Science of SkinMarch 28, 2008 The science and evolution of human skin has been the focus of more than a decade of research for Penn State University anthropology chair Dr. Nina Jablonski. She will present her groundbreaking research at the Wagner Free Institute of Science as a Westbrook Lecture on March 29th. She talked with WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett. Cancer ScreeningMarch 24, 2008 A large study of people at risk for developing colon cancer finds that only a minority get tested for cancer through a procedure called colonoscopy. And the rates are even lower for African Americans. From the health and science desk at WHYY, Kerry Grens reports. Juvenile DiabetesMarch 20, 2008 Earlier this week the National Institutes of Health announced the launch of a new center to study the role of genetics in health disparities. One focus will be diabetes. In Pennsylvania, researchers have been collecting data on racial disparities and juvenile diabetes for decades. Now their push is to find out why those differences exist. From WHYY's health and science desk, Kerry Grens has more. Hospital QualityMarch 19, 2008 A website launched today tells you how well hospitals are treating their patients. From WHYY's health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports. Antiobiotic ResistanceMarch 17, 2008 Antiobiotic resistance is a huge problem for modern medicine. But proposed rules from the FDA to raise the standards for new antibiotics could end up backfiring. From the health and science desk at WHYY, Kerry Grens reports. Lack of Health Insurance KillsMarch 17, 2008 The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is expected to vote today on Governor Ed Rendell's plan to use cigarette taxes and other funding sources to provide health coverage to about 300,000 uninsured working Pennsylvanians. The authors of a new study say that this expansion could prevent hundreds of deaths each year. WHYY's Bill Hangley has more. Ovarian Cancer TreatmentsMarch 14, 2008 Ovarian cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers. It's mostly detected only in later stages, when the outcomes are not good. About 10% of cases are inherited, and women can get a genetic test to find out if they carry one of the mutations that causes cancer. When that's the case, more and more women are taking drastic measures to prevent cancer by removing their ovaries. But new considerations are now emerging that may affect women's decisions. From WHYY's health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports. Read a summary of the findings on ovary removal and reducing the risk of breast cancer here. Living with WildlifeMarch 14, 2008 There are ways to co-exist with wildlife as we move into another growing season. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with John Hadidian, Director of Urban Wildlife programs at the Human Society of the United States. He has co-thored a guide: "Wild Neighbors: The Humane Approach to Living with Wildlife." There's also more information at www.hsus.org EPA Air Quality StandardsMarch 13, 2008 Environmental officials and activists are sounding off on the EPA's new rules regarding air quality, saying they are too lax. The EPA yesterday released the new standard, which requires nearly 350 counties nationwide to make improvements. WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov reports. Science FairMarch 12, 2008 It's science fair season. More than 500 Philadelphia students presented their science and math projects at the George Washington Carver science fair yesterday. And last night the national Intel science talent search announced the top ten winners in its annual competition. This was serious business - the grand prize is 100,000 dollars in scholarship money. Pennsylvania sent four students to Washington DC for the competition this year - that's the most that have made it to the finals in more than 20 years. From the health and science desk at WHYY, Kerry Grens has more on what it takes to get there. And here are some pictures of the finalists, Clifford Kim, Isha Jain, Kenny Kao, and Ana Roda.
Ethanol Production WorriesMarch 7, 2008 A Nature Conservancy study points to concerns over depleting land to produce corn for ethanol production. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with science and environment expert Mike Weilbacher. Horse Stable RaidMarch 7, 2008 Decrepit horse stables in Philadelphia have been condemned following a raid by city officials and animal cruelty officers this week. Bulldozers are slated to level one section of the stables Friday morning, and as of Thursday night, owners were still evacuating horses. WHYY's Kerry Grens reports.
Long Term Care InsuranceMarch 6, 2008 State and federal governments currently have a big push underway to encourage people to buy long term care insurance. The plans cover expenses for things like nursing home care, long hospital stays, or visits from a home health aid. Traditionally, patients with conditions like Parkinson's or multiple sclerosis were denied outright by insurance companies. But now some are finding options are opening up. WHYY's Kerry Grens reports. Dementia MedicationsMarch 3, 2008 Despite over a billion dollars in sales, drugs to treat dementia have very little benefit to patients. That's the finding of a report this week by the American College of Physicians. As WHYY's Kerry Grens reports, the group is urging doctors to take care when prescribing these medications. Read the findings here. WHYY's Wider Horizons service has more on Alzheimer's And Dementia |
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