Remembering Childhood Trauma
Memory is complicated and many factors impact the retention of distant memories
Episodes
Second Opinion
An examination of medical ethics and the practitioners who define them. Sign up to receive the Second Opinion topics in newsletter form at kcrw.com/newsletters .
Episodes
Contingency management to end addiction
While paying those addicted to drugs to stop using has its skeptics, studies suggest it has real potential
Pharmaceutical gifts to healthcare providers
Gifts are unethical and drive up healthcare costs
Delving into the depths of Dental Care
Much of what we know about routine dental care is not based on sound science
Changes coming with artificial intelligence
Medicine has seen many changes over the past 30 years, but AI will be a disruptive game changer.
Medical Tourism
There are many reasons to go abroad for healthcare, but attention is needed to carefully weigh the risks and benefits.
The impact of antimicrobial resistance on human health
The World Health Organization considers antimicrobial resistance one of the top 10 threats to global health alongside climate change and pandemics.
Improving the environment to improve health
The EPA has just passed some air pollution rules that could improve our American’s health.
Confirmation Bias
Research findings are not etched in stone.
Brain Drain
America's dependency on foreign medical graduates, helps us but disadvantages countries around the world.
Those who receive the poorest healthcare in America
The medical needs of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often ignored, and their care suffers.
The importance of bird flu
We may still have some lingering pandemic fatigue but the new bird flu has the potential for significant harm if we are not careful.
Giving and Receiving Bad News
Would you prefer to receive bad medical news in person or over the phone?
The recurrence of measles in a time of misinformation
Measles, a highly contagious disease, is making a comeback in the US and we are not as prepared as we have been in the recent past.
Mistreated and Ignored
Institutional Care for People with Neurodiversity
Batwa indigenous people of Uganda
Surviving in the mountainous rainforests of Uganda.
Prevention in Uganda
On a national level, Uganda has made progress in health outcomes, but certain populations have been left behind.
Why can’t I prescribe a person a home?
Classic medical care is a start but not always enough to ensure good health.
Limited Access to Medical Records
Despite rules to promote the sharing of medical records, barriers still exist that reduce the quality and increase the cost of healthcare.
Do grades motivate learning?
As medical schools move to pass/fail grades what impact will this have on tomorrow’s doctors?
The health impact of microplastics
There is a critical need to rethink healthcare delivery to reduce microplastic waste
Superstitions and well-being
It is hard to avoid superstitions, but they are usually harmless and can provide a boost of confidence
Diagnosing ADHD
The condition is difficult to diagnose, and errors drive toward overdiagnosis.
The truth behind spinal cord stimulation
Industry tries to do what it can to keep the secret that these devices just don’t work very well.
In memory of a medical hero
Sidney Wolfe accomplished far more than most of us mere mortals
Home Testing for Cervical Cancer
If we can decrease the need for pelvic exams and improve the convenience of cervical cancer screening we can increase detection rates
Excessive Radiation from CT Scans
Too many CT scans are unnecessary, and the radiation can cause problems
We don’t have the information we need on prescription drugs
If you are prescribed a drug, how do you find out how effective the drug really is?
Making Hepatitis C treatment available to all
Now that there is a highly effective treatment available, how can we assure access to this life saving drug?
Prescription Digital Tools
These tools rely on software to monitor, treat, or prevent disease. They are still in their early stages but we need more data on their effectiveness.