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WHYY Health and Science Reports May 2008 ArchivesBlacks suffer worse after HIV diagnosisMay 29, 2008 The differences in HIV infection rates between racial groups are striking. According to government statistics the rates of infection among African Americans are ten times that of whites -- and they are on the rise. From WHYY's Health and Science Desk Kerry Grens reports on new data exposing the troubling consequences of this increase. Telemedicine for doctor shortagesMay 23, 2008 For an extra layer of safety, hospitals around the country are using computers and cameras to monitor their patients. Now a remote monitoring program in Delaware is being enlisted to watch patients more than 100 miles away - and help Maryland make up for a short supply of doctors. From WHYY's health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports. Evaluating risks of post-menopausal hormone therapyMay 22, 2008 Millions of women opt for hormone replacement therapy to treat the symptoms of menopause and continue that treatment post-menopause. Many women opt out because of the possible risks that hormones add for heart disease and cancer. A study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Cardiology finds a simple test could tell women whether or not hormones are increasing their chances for a heart attack. From WHYY's Health and Science Desk, Kerry Grens reports. Healthcare for transgender patientsMay 13, 2008 Advocate groups for gay, lesbian, and transgender patients are calling for more equality in healthcare. The Human Rights Campaign released the first survey of hospitals' anti-discrimination policies today, and found hospitals frequently lack explicit discrimination protections for transgender patients. From WHYY's health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports.
Crazy weather part of a wider patternMay 12, 2008 The weather outside is frightful but the Greater Philadelphia Region isn't the only area that is suffering. WHYY's Alex Schmidt talked to a couple of weather experts to find out how the wild weather sweeping across the nation might fit into a larger pattern. Local students awarded for creative environmental protectionMay 7, 2008 Students at Albright College in Reading have been using global positioning software to create digital land use maps of the Schuylkill River Watershed. Miles away, 6th graders at Springside School in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia have planted native plants in their driveway to help protect the Wissahickon. These are some of the environmental projects that received awards from the Schuylkill Action Network. WHYY's Peter Crimmins Reports. Delaware health officals look for cancer causes in Sussex CountyMay 7, 2008 The season of health surveys in Sussex County continues. Delaware health experts are trying to find the cause or causes of cancer clusters. WHYY's Meegan Chiplock reports.
Philly sees drop in needle infected HIVMay 6, 2008 Pennsylvania and New Jersey are among the 10 states with the highest numbers of people living with AIDS. But according to the latest report from the city of Philadelphia, the number of city residents contracting the disease through infected needles has dropped in recent years. The rates are on the rise in other groups. From WHYY's health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports. Surgery for obese teensMay 2, 2008 Obesity is a problem facing growing numbers of adolescents - and for those who are more than 100 pounds overweight, the challenge to try and lose that weight can be immense. Doctors at a children's hospital in Delaware are now turning to surgical options that were previously reserved for adults. From WHYY's health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports.  Seeking healthcare helpMay 1, 2008 Protesters outside Mercy Hospital in West Philadelphia today say the hospital doesn't do enough to make sure uninsured patients are aware of charity services. From WHYY's health and science desk, Kerry Grens reports. |
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