Health
FDA approves first cell therapy to treat aggressive forms of melanoma
Amtagvi is intended to help patients with melanoma that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
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Sometimes, we’re just mad. So mad, that anger becomes like a wrecking ball that can ruin relationships and careers. We’ll find out how to express anger in healthy ways.
Air Date: February 16, 2024
Listen 48:27Abortion pills that patients got via telehealth and the mail are safe, study finds
The study looks at 6,000 patients who got abortion pills after an online appointment. It found that 99.7% of those abortions were not followed by any serious adverse events.
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New Jersey using millions from opioid settlement to expand support for people in recovery
“Overdose deaths are preventable,” said Dr. Kaitlan Baston. “These are preventable diseases.”
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Listen 1:08The CDC may be reconsidering its COVID isolation guidance
Currently, people who test positive are advised to stay home for at least five days to reduce the chances of spreading the coronavirus to others.
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Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized with bladder issue, transfers powers to his deputy
Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December and continues to deal with complications from his treatment.
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Pennsylvania expands access to doula care by adding support professionals to its Medicaid program
As of Feb. 1, certified perinatal doulas in Pennsylvania can join the state’s Medicaid program as in-network providers in maternity care.
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We asked. You answered. Here are your secrets to healthy aging
NPR asked our audiences to share their hard-won wisdom. We heard from more than 1,000 people, aged 16 to 103! Here's a roundup of your best advice for thriving as you age.
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A watchdog group in N.J. says the substance abuse treatment industry is rampant with corruption, greed and mismanagement.
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Listen 1:10State officials said an estimated 1 million Pennsylvanians hold some amount of medical debt, and many are subjected to debt collectors.
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Listen :58Syphilis cases are rising sharply in Pa., N.J. and Del., new federal data shows
Public health experts say targeted investments in sexual health education, testing and treatment are needed to bring down syphilis infections.
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Listen 1:15How U.S. health care providers deal with hundreds of data breaches every year
Cyberattacks on health care providers in the U.S. have gone up steadily over the last decade, exposing the personal health data of millions of patients.
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Listen 8:44How medical records and data sharing agreements bridge gaps in health care and homelessness services
Many people who serve the homeless have no access to any medical information about their clients, and it can be a big issue.
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Listen 6:39‘Kids at Play’ in Roxborough is setting up a new mental health program for children
The indoor therapy playground now offers supportive mental health services for children up to age 13.
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The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.
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