Health & Science
Access to treatment for opioid addiction eased for those on Medicaid in N.J.
New Jersey is removing a barrier to medication-assisted treatment that should give Medicaid patients greater access.
5 years ago
How can doctors be sure a self-taught computer is making the right diagnosis?
It's hard for humans to check algorithms that computers devise on their own. But these artificial intelligence systems are already moving from the lab toward doctors' offices.
5 years ago
Why there’s only one black certified professional midwife in Philadelphia
Some expectant mothers of color are looking to midwives as alternatives to hospital deliveries. But those looking for familiar faces in Philly may be hard-pressed to find one.
Air Date: April 2, 2019
Listen 12:22Poll shows Pennsylvanians’ concerns about climate change are increasing
The survey found 68 percent of respondents “definitely” or “probably” want the state to do more to address climate change.
5 years ago
Training a computer to read mammograms as well as a doctor
"The optimist in me says in three years we can train this tool to read mammograms as well as an average radiologist," says Connie Lehman, chief of breast imaging.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Department of Prisons will begin offering buprenorphine to male inmates again
After months of searching for a doctor with the right waiver to prescribe Suboxone, the Philadelphia jail has solved the problem.
5 years ago
Why researchers and regulators have more questions than answers about PFAS
PFAS, a class of toxic chemicals, are found in lots of everyday products from pizza boxes to dental floss. Why don't scientists know if they're safe?
Air Date: April 1, 2019
Listen 13:39No AI in humor: R2-D2 walks into a bar, doesn’t get the joke
Researchers say computer learning looks for patterns, but comedy thrives on things hovering close to a pattern and veering off just a bit to be funny and edgy.
5 years ago
EPA panel considering guidelines that upend basic air pollution science
At a public meeting, multiple members of the committee said they do not agree that breathing air polluted with soot can lead to an early death.
5 years ago
Air Date: March 30, 2019
Listen 3:56Chemours quantifies PFAS substitute sent to South Jersey plant
On Monday, the DEP said Chemours is currently using PFAS-replacement chemicals at the Chambers Works site, and is discharging the chemical into water and air.
5 years ago
CHOP developing Pediatric Cell Atlas to better understand childhood health and disease
The atlas would map every cell in a child’s body and advance understanding of how and why pediatric diseases occur.
5 years ago
In Fukushima, farmers and residents put their stock in solar.
5 years ago
Listen 6:48Air Date: March 29, 2019
Listen 48:51Vaccination push underway to contain mumps outbreak in Philadelphia
On Wednesday, Temple University set up a free clinic to provide students with booster shots.
5 years ago
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