Plagues can wipe out entire populations and create fear and great mystery in how they spread. An author who has explored plagues and dangerous diseases explains.
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19-07 Segment 1: When Law Enforcement and Trauma Care Collide
Many patients arrive in the emergency room as a result of violence or car crashes—events in which police have an investigative interest. Sometimes, police needs clash with trauma care, and priorities are hashed out case by case. Experts discuss which priorities come first and when, and the procedures needed to smooth out sometimes contentious interaction.
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19-07 Segment 2: When Does Genetic Engineering Go Too Far?
Advancements in genetic science are often clouded in ethical controversy. Often, scientists are accused of “playing God.” Experts discuss a new platform where scientists and public can debate it, and from which education can be disseminated.
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19-06 Segment 1: Xenotransplantation—Organ From Other Species
After attempts to use non-human primates as a source of scarce organs for transplant, doctors have turned to pigs for a variety of reasons. They’re now making great progress against the largest hurdle—rejection. One of the world’s foremost xenotransplantation experts discusses how the process might work and what the future might look like for millions of potential organ and tissue recipients.
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18-14 Segment 2: The Vaccine Race and Ethics
An expert discusses the controversial history of vaccines, and the balance of need and ethics in science and medicine.
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Coming Up On Radio Health Journal Show 18-14
A look at what is coming up on Radio Health Journal show 18-14.
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16-50 Segment 2: God and Genome
Experts discuss a new platform where scientists and public can debate genetic science, and from which education can be disseminated.
Read More15-31 Segment 2: Preserving Life Versus Prolonging Death
Synopsis: It’s a fine line between preserving life and prolonging death. An award winning science writer discusses her experience observing how medical professionals and patients differ in their acceptance of impending death, and what families need to know to navigate the end of life toward a “good death.” Host: Nancy Benson. Guest: Katy Butler,…
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