Health & Science
Next on FDA’s agenda: Booster shots of Moderna, J&J vaccines
After the FDA advisers give their recommendation, the agency itself will make an official decision on whether to authorize boosters.
3 years ago
The NJ gubernatorial race, nursing shortages and Sonia Manzano, who played the role of Maria on Sesame Street, on the new PBS show "Alma's Way, inspired by her life.
Air Date: October 11, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:27Merck asks FDA to authorize promising anti-COVID pill
The FDA will scrutinize company data on the safety and effectiveness of the drug, molnupiravir, before rendering a decision.
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What do we know about the Merck pill to treat COVID-19?
In early tests, the drug reduced the chance of people being hospitalized for or dying from COVID-19 by 50%. What about safety?
3 years ago
Listen 2:55Run on rapid at-home COVID tests has companies rushing to meet demand
Demand has been high as individuals, employers, and organizations use the tests as a relatively cheap and simple tool to monitor for infections.
3 years ago
Small businesses navigate ever-changing COVID-19 reality
Small business owners are left trying to strike a balance between staying safe and getting back to being fully open.
3 years ago
In the quest for a liver transplant, patients are segregated by prior alcohol use
In the U.S., a widespread clinical practice requires patients with alcoholic liver disease to complete a sobriety period before they can get on the waiting list for a liver.
3 years ago
Cancer patients of color are less likely to be matched to bone marrow donors
The lack of racial and ethnic diversity in bone marrow transplant registries can have life-threatening consequences.
3 years ago
Pa. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations rise among vaccinated
The proportion of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations among vaccinated Pennsylvania residents has risen sharply over the past month.
3 years ago
Jefferson Hospital adjusts safety protocols following deadly shooting
Since Monday's deadly shooting at Jefferson Hospital, officials say they have been analyzing their safety procedures.
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What to expect as FDA weighs COVID vaccines for younger kids
On Thursday, Pfizer and BioNTech formally applied for emergency use of a lower dose for 5- to 11-year-olds. Here’s what to expect:
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Finding Hope in an Experimental Treatment
Air Date: October 8, 2021
Listen 49:46A stem cell treatment for MS offers some patients hope. But is it hope that will last?
After more than 15 years of multiple sclerosis, a patient travels to Mexico for a risky, experimental treatment called HSCT, against her doctor's advice.
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Listen 49:46The inability to hire and retain workers — in part driven by low wages due to low government reimbursement rates — was already a crisis, but now threatens to collapse.
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COVID deaths leave more than 140,000 U.S. kids grieving parents or primary caregivers
More than 140,000 children in the U.S. have lost one or both parents, or a grandparent caregiver to COVID-19, according to a new study.
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