Medicine
FDA approves first cell therapy to treat aggressive forms of melanoma
Amtagvi is intended to help patients with melanoma that cannot be removed with surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.
9 months ago
Abortion pills that patients got via telehealth and the mail are safe, study finds
The study looks at 6,000 patients who got abortion pills after an online appointment. It found that 99.7% of those abortions were not followed by any serious adverse events.
9 months ago
Pennsylvania expands access to doula care by adding support professionals to its Medicaid program
As of Feb. 1, certified perinatal doulas in Pennsylvania can join the state’s Medicaid program as in-network providers in maternity care.
10 months ago
We asked. You answered. Here are your secrets to healthy aging
NPR asked our audiences to share their hard-won wisdom. We heard from more than 1,000 people, aged 16 to 103! Here's a roundup of your best advice for thriving as you age.
10 months ago
The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.
10 months ago
Listen 1:12Prospect Medical Holdings agrees to sell Crozer Health to a nonprofit
As part of the approved 270-day window to sell, Prospect has agreed to only engage nonprofit entities as buyers.
10 months ago
Listen 0:45Death Penalty in America, Navigating the Vitamin Aisle
Why has Americans’ support for the death penalty shifted over the last few decades, and where do you land on the issue? We'll also talk about the the tricky vitamin aisle.
Air Date: January 31, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:59JN.1 takes over as the most prevalent COVID-19 variant. Here’s what you need to know
The CDC estimates that up to 86% of new COVID-19 cases stem from the latest mutation.
10 months ago
Measles cases are rising in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. Experts say vaccination is the greatest tool in preventing an outbreak’s spread.
10 months ago
Listen 1:149th case of measles confirmed in Philadelphia as city organizes vaccination opportunities
Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and puffy eyes, followed by a rash.
10 months ago
Camden County in New Jersey reports one confirmed case of measles
Camden officials are working with the state Department of Health to investigate contact tracing after a confirmed measles case.
10 months ago
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has identified eight confirmed cases of measles and nine locations where people may have been exposed.
10 months ago
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education stripped Crozer Health of its certification — dealing another blow to the struggling hospital system.
11 months ago
Listen 0:56Gig Workers Rule, Car Culture from Driverless to Hot Rods, Is Measles Back?
Ahead of the Philadelphia Auto Show, the latest trends in the car industry, from safety to wild technology. Plus, new help for gig workers and Dr. Paul Offit talks measles.
Air Date: January 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Mütter Museum’s executive director tries to chart new paths despite criticism
Philadelphia's famous Mütter Museum of medical history started a national controversy in 2023 by removing all online exhibits and videos.
11 months ago
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