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Medicine

A dog named Cappuccino is seen sitting under a table
Health

Homeward bound: When a Penn Medicine nurse was diagnosed with uterine cancer, she turned to the service dogs she helped to train

Maria Wright recently found herself in an unlikely position when she received a devastating cancer diagnosis — becoming one of the people she usually serves.

1 year ago

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World-renowned soprano Renée Fleming joins us to talk about the healing power of music.
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Health

Renée Fleming on the Arts And Health, Dan Pashman on ‘Anything’s Pastable’

World renowned soprano Renée Fleming on the power of music to heal the brain and body. And, pasta inventor Dan Pashman on his cookbook "Anything's Pastable."

Air Date: April 9, 2024 12:00 pm

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FILE - Wrestler Carmelo Hayes, top, tangles with Akira Tozawa during the WWE Monday Night RAW event, March 6, 2023, in Boston. This year's WrestleMania may be just days away, but the marketing run up to WWE's biggest premium live event went into overdrive months ago. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
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Science

WrestleMania in Philadelphia, Paul Offit – Tell Me When It’s Over, Eclipse

Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, The Rock and many more will be in town for the Super Bowl of Pro Wrestling - WrestleMania 40.

Air Date: April 4, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:36
A sign points visitors toward the financial services department at a hospital.
Health

A year after pandemic rules end, Pa.’s Medicaid program has dropped by 500,000 people

Last April, more than 3.7 million people were enrolled in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program. It has dropped to 3.2 million since renewals restarted.

1 year ago

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a student at Temple University
Health

A biased test kept thousands of Black people from getting a kidney transplant. It’s finally changing

The U.S. transplant system ordered hospitals to quit using a test that made Black patients' kidneys appear healthier than they really were.

1 year ago

The exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Health

Patients and families left in limbo as CHOP and Medicaid health insurers hash out new contract deals before June 30

CHOP officials say failed contract negotiations with two Medicaid health insurance plans could disrupt coverage for “thousands” in the region.

1 year ago

Listen 1:18
David Fajgenbaum writes on a white board
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Health

What’s Lost In AI Translation? Can AI Help Cure Rare Diseases?

We talk with a doctor who discovered a cure for rare diseases with the help of artificial intelligence.

Air Date: March 27, 2024 12:00 pm

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mifepristone
Courts & Law

‘Safe and effective’: Pa. pols, doctors and activists react to SCOTUS hearing on abortion pill

A group of doctors challenged the FDA’s authority to approve mifepristone, an abortion drug. The case went to the Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments Tuesday.

1 year ago

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University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Health

Penn and Rutgers warn new federal rules meant to lower drug prices have ‘unintended consequences’

Local research universities are pushing for new Biden administration rules about licensing taxpayer-funded technology to be repealed.

1 year ago

A primary care physician speaks with a patient.
Health

Study: Low pay a driving factor in N.J.’s primary care shortage

The report found that New Jersey has around 17 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is far below previous estimates.

1 year ago

Listen 1:12
Larry Krasner speaking at a podium.
Courts & Law

‘Profits over patients’: Philly DA goes after insulin makers and distributors on price-fixing collusion allegations

The ever-increasing cost of life-saving diabetes medication is forcing some patients to ration their supply of insulin, risking massive health complications.

1 year ago

Listen 1:13
Aravind Krishnan
Science

‘Blue-blood’ horseshoe crabs suffer from commercial bloodletting. One Penn student says he has an answer

Aravind Krishnan is developing technology that can test for bacterial toxins using a plant-based alternative to horseshoe crabs.

1 year ago

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An electron micrograph of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, which is the leading cause of hospitalizations among infants in the U.S.
Health

Study shows new infant RSV antibody shot is highly effective. Delaware Valley pediatricians are hopeful for more protections next fall

A recent study by the CDC showed the antibody shot prevented RSV hospitalization in 90% of infants.

1 year ago

A lab technician at a Pfizer factory inspects Paxlovid tablets
NPR
Health

In a pandemic milestone, the NIH ends guidance on COVID treatment

The National Institutes of Health is sunsetting its influential COVID-19 treatment guidelines, used by millions of doctors to guide care during the pandemic.

1 year ago

Dr. Said Ibrahim stands outside
Community

New dean of medicine at Thomas Jefferson University plans to double down on diversity to improve health outcomes

Dr. Said Ibrahim, appointed dean of Sidney Kimmel Medical College in December, says a more diverse medical school is key to improving health disparities.

1 year ago

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