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Medicine

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NPR
Health

Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs, and care

Despite the prevalence of autoimmune conditions, like the thyroid disease Hashimoto's, finding help can prove frustrating and expensive.

2 years ago

File photo: A sign for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is displayed outside their offices in Silver Spring, Md., Dec. 10, 2020.
Health

Eyedrops previously cited in FDA warning recalled by manufacturer

The drops were sold by CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and other retailers.

2 years ago

Open enrollment starts Nov. 1 for Affordable Care Act marketplaces. (Carmel Wroth/NPR)
NPR
Health

Open enrollment starts this week for ACA plans. Here’s what’s new this year

ACA plans are now well entrenched — an estimated 16.3 million people signed up during open enrollment last year. This year may see even larger numbers.

2 years ago

Michael Klena (left) and Bob Slade in 2011. (Courtesy of Michael Klena)
The Pulse
Health

Living in denial: Does not talking about death make it any easier?

After facing several serious illnesses, Bob Slade and partner Michael Klena, figured out their own way to cope.

2 years ago

Listen 17:08
The FDA warned consumers to stop using eyedrop products from six different brands on Wednesday after agency investigators found bacteria contamination at a manufacturing site
NPR
Health

The FDA warns consumers to stop using several eyedrop products due to infection risk

Federal health officials issued the alert for six different brands of products after finding bacterial contamination at a manufacturing facility.

2 years ago

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Studio 2

The Latest on Long COVID, A Pennridge Dad’s Book Ban Challenge

Brain fog, depression, joint pain, and difficulty breathing that lingers. What the latest research says about long COVID and possible treatments as millions seek answers.

Air Date: October 25, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 49:54
Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are now available across the U.S., including at this CVS pharmacy in Palatine, Illinois.
NPR
Health

A seasonal viral stew is brewing with flu, RSV, COVID and more

National data shows COVID-19 levels are moderate. In most of the U.S., levels of other respiratory viruses are low, although RSV is ticking up in some southeastern states.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Which Pa. counties are receiving the most opioid settlement money — and why

Opioid payments for county governments and county district attorney offices equaled about $6.50 per resident across the state last year. But there were big differences.

2 years ago

Newborn baby in the hospital
Health

Philly-area parents search for RSV antibody shots as winter approaches

The newborn RSV antibody shots offer protection against severe illness for at least five months, but they may not be widely available until next year.

2 years ago

Listen 4:22
A sign reads Drexel University. The Philadelphia skyline is visible behind it.
Health

Drexel study finds link between structural racism and higher premature mortality rates

Researchers believe that white people are just as susceptible to high premature mortality rates as people of color in historically “Jim Crow” states.

2 years ago

Katalin Kariko, left, and Drew Weissman, pose with trophies
Science

Nobel in medicine goes to 2 Penn scientists whose work enabled creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19

Karikó and Weissman met by chance in the 1990s while photocopying research papers.

2 years ago

Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown
Health

Norristown hospital ‘abruptly’ slashes behavioral health staff and services for older adults

The senior behavioral health unit at Suburban Community Hospital stopped admitting new patients about two weeks ago, nurses said.

2 years ago

A medical professional prepares a vaccine syringe.
NPR
Health

This year’s COVID vaccine rollout is off to a bumpy start, despite high demand

Some people are finding pharmacies still don't have supply of the shots, and others are having insurance coverage troubles. Here's what's going on.

2 years ago

A scientist bleeds a horseshoe crab in a facility.
NPR
Science

Vaccines are still tested with horseshoe crab blood. The industry is finally changing

One biomedical company agreed to more oversight, and a regulatory group is paving the way for drug companies to use animal-free alternatives.

2 years ago

An image of RSV virus
NPR
Health

CDC recommends RSV vaccine in late pregnancy to protect newborns

The shot will help shield newborns from RSV in the early months of life, when they're especially vulnerable to severe illness.

2 years ago

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