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An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a medical device that evaluates a person's heart rhythm and delivers an electrical shock to help restore a normal rhythm during cardiac arrest. (Courtesy of Avive Solutions)
The Pulse
Technology

New generation of AEDs designed to reach cardiac arrest victims faster

Surviving cardiac arrest is rare. Only about 10% of patients pull through. One major factor is getting CPR immediately. New AEDs could help speed things up.

8 months ago

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In this Nov. 28, 2016 photo, Dr. Si Pham, bottom left, injects stem cells into Josue Salinas Salgado during open heart surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
The Pulse
Medicine

How close are we to artificial hearts? New advancements in heart health

Cardiac researcher Sian Harding discusses scientific advances in heart health including growing artificial hearts from stem cells.

8 months ago

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Dr. Serge-Emile Simpson, an emergency physician and clinic doctor, inside one of Prevent Point treatment rooms in 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Addiction
Health Care
Philadelphia
Public Health

Prevention Point Philadelphia reports more interest in long-acting monthly injectable medication for opioid use disorder

Sublocade is a long-acting form of buprenorphine, a medication for opioid use disorder. It’s given once a month as an injection instead of a daily oral dose.

8 months ago

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Families and children visit the Cecil B. Moore Library in Philadelphia on Sat., June 22, 2024 to celebrate the launch of the Philly Joy Bank and escape the heat wave at one of the city’s designated cooling centers. (Nicole Leonard/WHYY)
Income Inequality
Philadelphia
Public Health

Pregnant Philadelphians can still apply to the Philly Joy Bank for cash assistance

Only 111 of 250 spots have been filled as part of the guaranteed income pilot program. Officials hope to fill the remaining spots by the end of the year.

8 months ago

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An opioid crisis resource kit containing Narcan, fentanyl test strips and information on how to get addiction treatment and more harm reduction resources.
Addiction
Behavioral Health
Mental Health
Pennsylvania

Philly health centers get $1.2M to expand mental health and substance use treatment options

The $1.2 million in Health Resources and Services Administration federal grants is to bring more behavioral health options into primary care.

8 months ago

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The Pulse

When Every Second Counts: Advances in Cardiac Care

With cardiac emergencies, every second counts. We look at the latest innovations saving patients and their hearts.

Air Date: September 27, 2024

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A scientist in a white lab coat works in a Spark Therapeutics lab.
Biology
Health Care
Medicine
Pennsylvania

Penn researchers develop new gene therapy for previously untreatable eye disorder

The gene therapy comes seven years after another research group at the university helped come up with the first FDA approved gene therapy for an inherited disease.

9 months ago

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Psychologist is looking at a child with autism spectrum disorder. (Bigstock/Kasia Bialasiewicz)
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Behavioral Health
Kids

Understanding PDA — when tantrums and school avoidance have deeper roots

Extreme tantrums related to any demands define PDA, but experts say it’s not about demands, it’s about anxiety.

9 months ago

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COVID vaccine
Health Care
Medicine
Public Health

It’s time to roll up sleeves for new COVID, flu shots

The CDC urges both an updated COVID-19 shot and yearly flu vaccine for everyone ages 6 months and older.

9 months ago

Scanning the instrument
Health Care
Music
Philadelphia

Penn researchers are using CT scanning to unlock the secrets of centuries-old basses and string instruments

CT scans are typically used to look for cancer, organ damage and other medical issues. But they can also help examine other kinds of objects and materials.

9 months ago

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Growing up, Rebecca Kaplan didn't like jeans due to sensory issues related to her autism. However, wanting to fit in, she chose to buy her first pair of jeans. (Courtesy of Rebecca Kaplan)
The Pulse
Behavioral Health

For those with sensory issues, ‘fitting in’ at school can be a huge challenge

Growing up in the early 2000s, Rebecca Kaplan faced challenges fitting in due to autism-related sensory issues — but on a whim, she hoped buying a pair of jeans would help.

9 months ago

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Tobacco plants blooming
Biology
Medicine
Philadelphia

What ails you? This garden in Kensington mixes a traditional Puerto Rican alcoholado cure

For 40 years, a network of community gardens has kept Puerto Rican folk remedies alive.

9 months ago

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a child receives a vaccination
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Health

Whooping cough cases are rising to new high levels in Pa.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a bacterial infection that can cause painful coughing fits and difficulty breathing. Cases are up across the U.S. this year.

9 months ago

Austen, 6, works his way through an online class with the help of his mother, Constance. Constance decided to homeschool Austen who has autism due to a lack of support by local public schools. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Pulse

Navigating Autism in School

A look at why many autistic kids struggle at school, and what parents and experts say could make a difference.

Air Date: September 20, 2024

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an Ozempic prescription
Studio 2
Medicine

How Ozempic is changing weight loss

GLP-1s like Ozempic and Mounjaro are wildly popular for treating diabetes, obesity and now cosmetic weight-loss. How are they changing health care and our culture?

Air Date: September 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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