The Pulse Episode Archive
Air Date: May 26, 2023
Listen 49:11Life after a shock: Why heart patients need access to mental health care
An implantable defibrillator can save patients who have unusual heart rhythms. But some of them also need help to deal with painful and anxiety inducing shocks.
12 months ago
Listen 12:32A cardiologist wanted to prevent long COVID. He turned to meditation.
A recent review of research suggests meditation may be effective for some in treating long COVID and other post-viral conditions.
12 months ago
Listen 10:53When Healing Happens But We Don’t Know Why
We step outside the boundaries of Western medicine to explore those questions!
Air Date: May 12, 2023
Listen 49:12Unraveling the mystery of a childhood illness and a treatment rooted in Vodou
Chris Lundy has always wanted to figure out why his family took him to see a Vodou priest and how this treatment made him better.
12 months ago
Listen 24:31Should there be standards for acupuncture in the U.S.?
If you get acupuncture in the U.S., chances are you will pay for it out of pocket. Some acupuncturists say having standards for the industry gives more people access.
12 months ago
Listen 11:40Managing the Challenges of Motherhood
Moms are under constant pressure to do it all — and it takes a toll on their well-being. We explore the myth of the perfect mom.
Air Date: May 5, 2023
Listen 49:35How the pulse oximeter became infamous on TikTok
Med student Joel Bervell found an unlikely place to educate both health care providers and patients about racial biases that are affecting care.
1 year ago
How to advocate for yourself as a patient
Health care can be complex and hard to navigate, and patients can often feel helpless. These steps can help to ensure that you receive the best possible care.
1 year ago
Advice for medical providers on addressing their own biases
Providers need to be willing to engage in discussions about race, ethnicity, and other social identities, and how they affect health disparities.
1 year ago
Neurotech and the Growing Battle for Our Brains
Air Date: April 28, 2023
Listen 50:39What is rejection sensitive dysphoria, and why does it impact people with ADHD?
RSD begins when a person has perceived rejection or has actually failed at a task. The awareness of their shortcomings is then emotionally internalized at a high intensity.
1 year ago
Listen 11:37Why Rejection Hurts So Much — And How to Cope
We explore the experience of rejection — what it feels like, how it functions, and the lessons we can draw from it.
Air Date: April 21, 2023
Listen 50:04One penguin species declines, while another thrives on the western Antarctic Peninsula
Scientists predict that Adélie penguins could disappear from the western Antarctic Peninsula. Researchers at UD and Temple are tracking the changing conditions.
1 year ago
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