Medicine
Pennsylvania could make it harder for doctors to prescribe buprenorphine
Pennsylvania Senate may tighten rules on doctors using buprenorphine.
5 years ago
One cancer survivor’s case for assisted suicide
Wilmington resident Judy Govatos has survived cancer twice. If it returns, she wants to be able to choose how to die and is pushing for a controversial bill in Delaware.
Air Date: June 12, 2019
Listen 12:03N.J. paramedic fired for performing Reiki on patient wins $90,000 verdict
A doctor told Michael Senisch to do one thing, his patient asked for another. A jury decided he made the right call.
5 years ago
Under new proposal, N.J. patients would be informed of in-state options before being transferred
New Jersey lawmakers may require its doctors to make sure patients know about in-state treatment options.
5 years ago
Murphy’s plan to grow New Jersey’s medical marijuana industry met with criticism
New Jersey’s governor is moving ahead without the Legislature to expand the medical marijuana program.
5 years ago
U.S. aims to help more cancer patients try experimental drugs
Thousands of gravely ill cancer patients each year seek "compassionate use" access to treatments that are not yet on the market but have shown some promise.
5 years ago
What’s doctor burnout costing America?
Doctor burnout is costing the U.S. health care system a lot — roughly $4.6 billion a year, according to a study published this week in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
5 years ago
Old fight, new front: AIDS activists want lower drug prices. Now!
To meet this new moment, Staley says, PrEP4All activists are using some of the same broad tactics as ACT UP, but also increasing their activity behind the scenes.
5 years ago
Tylenol for infants and children is the same. Why does 1 cost 3 times more?
Infants' Tylenol comes with a dosing syringe, while Children's Tylenol has a plastic cup. Both contain the same concentration of the active ingredient, acetaminophen.
5 years ago
In midst of opioid crisis, FDA may block new addiction drug from market
A loophole in federal law might block at least one new opioid-addiction drug from coming to market for years.
5 years ago
How do you defend against measles? Stand ready to fight the disease like the enemy it is
Standing ready to fight measles like an enemy is the best defense, health care experts say. Here’s how one hospital and school district have prepared.
5 years ago
Listen 5:06The generic drugs you’re taking may not be as safe or effective as you think
Most of the generic medicines being sold in the U.S. are manufactured overseas, mostly in India and China.
5 years ago
Anti-abortion bills and the future of Roe v. Wade
We discuss the stringent anti-abortion bills passing in statehouses around the country, how they could impact women's health and the challenge they pose to Roe v, Wade.
Air Date: May 16, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:30It’s not just measles. What you should know about vaccines for adults
The CDC recommends that adults get multiple vaccines for conditions ranging from tetanus to influenza to cervical cancer.
5 years ago
Narcan scarce at pharmacies in N.J. cities hurting from opioid crisis, researchers find
Drugstores in cities like Camden were less likely to have it in stock than those in smaller, wealthier towns. Insurance coverage may be another barrier.
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