Medicine
Appointment-only COVID-19 test site opens in Montco at Temple Ambler campus
540 people had registered in advance by Saturday. The site will be open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., as testing supplies allow.
6 years ago
Mask shortage straps pharmacists who need them to keep medicines pure
Medications that require sterile preparation include those needed for treating COVID-19 patients, such as medications to calm, sedate or paralyze patients on a mechanical vent
6 years ago
One recipe for a coronavirus vaccine: add rabies
A Jefferson lab has built on its rabies vaccine research to create one for COVID-19. But a final product could be a year away.
6 years ago
Penn Medicine employees test positive for COVID-19
Penn Medicine announced several of its employees tested positive for the new coronavirus. They did not reveal the number of workers or the facilities in which they worked.
6 years ago
Social distancing and the limits of the law
We talk about social distancing and its impact in the spread of COVID-19, talk with Pa Health Commissioner, and we look at the government's legal powers during a pandemic.
Air Date: March 17, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:12Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses
U.S. researchers gave the first shot to the first person in a test of an experimental coronavirus vaccine Monday -- leading off a worldwide hunt for protection.
6 years ago
Work in the age of coronavirus
On today's show we talk about work in the time of coronavirus, sick leave policies, and best practices in ensuring a safe working environment.
Air Date: March 13, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:44Coping with coronavirus anxiety
We discuss the fear and anxiety many Americans are feeling around the spread of COVID-19 and talk about ways to manage the stress.
Air Date: March 12, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Medication assisted suicide gets broad support in Delaware poll
The survey of likely Delaware voters shows broad support for a bill allowing doctors to prescribe lethal medication to patients with terminal illnesses.
6 years ago
Privacy vs. public health: How Pa. and N.J. weigh disclosing coronavirus patient details
Authorities try to balance patient privacy with public health and safety.
6 years ago
Abortion access before the Supreme Court
We look at the Louisiana abortion access case before the Supreme Court and discuss the arguments and legal challenges to reproductive rights.
Air Date: March 10, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01How to boost your emergency supply of prescription medicines
Most insurance companies have rigid schedules for authorizing refills.
6 years ago
Learning the language of coronavirus and epidemiology
With cases of the virus now confirmed in Pennsylvania and N.J, unfamiliar words and acronyms are being used. Here is a guide to some of them.
6 years ago
Rope or rod? Torn between scoliosis surgeries
One’s tried and true. The other’s promising, but uncharted in the long term. Which would you choose?
6 years ago
Listen 14:11We talk about the coronavirus, its spread to the U.S., the government's response, and steps people should take to be prepared.
Air Date: March 3, 2020 10:00 am
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