Domestic Violence: The Tragic Side-Effect of Stay-At-Home Orders
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While stay-at-home orders were great for slowing the spread of Covid, they essentially trapped victims with their abusers. As numbers of domestic violence reports rose, women’s shelters were overwhelmed with people in need of safe housing. One shelter employee discusses the challenges in helping the growing number of victims. Guest Information: Dr. Alex Henke, Assistant Professor of Economics at Howard University Melanie Asher, Children’s Program Coordinator, Saint Martha’s Hall Resources: Learn more at:
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No Surprises Act: New Law Protects Patients From Surprise Medical Bills
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Surprise medical bills are payments you believe are covered by insurance, but ultimately land back on you. The No Surprises Act protects patients from having to pay for emergency services at out-of-network facilities and other similar situations. Katie Keith describes why this law is necessary to protect patients. Guest Information: Katie Keith, Associate Research Professor, Center on Health Insurance Reforms at Georgetown University Resources: Learn more at:
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Medical Notes: Week of May 22, 2022
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Smartwatches can now track your Covid symptoms. Guns are now the leading cause of death among adolescents. Magnetic needles may be the next evolution of surgery. And finally, a review of 8th grade math textbooks. Learn about all the headlines at
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Should You Always Trust Your Mental Health Diagnosis?
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Sarah Fay was misdiagnosed six times throughout her life. Starting at age 12, Fay has battled with inaccurate and inadequate diagnoses that unfortunately shaped how she viewed herself. Fay details her journey and extensive research into mental health diagnoses in her new book Pathological. Learn more at:
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What Can We Actually Learn From Animal Studies?
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In research, scientists aim to create an environment that reflects humans as closely as possible. Many times, these models are found in mice. But how accurate are mice at showing what will happen in humans? Dr. Donna Arnett discusses what we should keep in mind when reading about mice studies. Learn more at:
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Medical Notes: Week of May 15, 2022
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Microplastics found in human blood. A 25% increase in alcohol-related deaths in 2020 compared to 2019. And finally…the food you eat may be affecting your personality. Learn more at:
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Tetralogy of Fallot and the Incredible Story of a Life-Saving Surgery
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Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare heart condition that usually requires at least one open-heart surgery. However, two new self-expanding valves give up to 80 percent of patients the option of a catheterization procedure instead of surgery. Dr. Jeff Zampi explains how important this advancement is for patients with TOF. Learn more at:
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Can You Trust Your Online Pharmacy?
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Experts estimate that only four percent of online pharmacies are legitimate. The rest are counterfeit operations that prey on customers by selling falsified medications. A scientist reveals a new technology that puts the power back into consumers’ hands. Learn more at:
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Medical Notes: Week of May 8, 2022
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Is your medication harming the health of your baby? Then, the number of drugs laced with Fentanyl has skyrocketed. And finally, our vocal habits change depending on who we’re talking to. Learn more at:
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When Does Grief Become A Disorder?
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Everyone grieves differently, but some can become completely debilitated by their sorrow for years. The American Psychiatric Association recently recognized this type of grief as a diagnosis called Prolonged Grief Disorder. One doctor behind the decision talks about how this will help people find a way out of that cycle of grieving. Learn more at:
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