/tags/medicine Medicine en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:04:34 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-08-22/the-latest-wellness-trend-comes-to-vermont IV therapy has been popping up around Vermont and it has state regulators concerned. We're joined by a member of the Vermont Board of Medical Practice and primary care practitioners who will tell us the difference between legitimate use of IV therapy and the stuff that's just trendy. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 20:04:34 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2024-08-22/the-latest-wellness-trend-comes-to-vermont Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion /local-news/2024-01-04/the-woman-who-made-vermonts-medical-aid-in-dying-law-more-accessible-just-ended-her-life Lynda Bluestein sued Vermont in order to access medical aid in dying. The lawsuit led Vermont to permanently change its law. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 20:10:59 GMT /local-news/2024-01-04/the-woman-who-made-vermonts-medical-aid-in-dying-law-more-accessible-just-ended-her-life Mikaela Lefrak /show/vermont-edition/2023-06-12/vershire-journalist-matthew-hongoltz-hetling-wades-into-the-world-of-medical-quackery Host Mikaela Lefrak chats with journalist Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling about his new book on the fringes of American medicine. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:25:10 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2023-06-12/vershire-journalist-matthew-hongoltz-hetling-wades-into-the-world-of-medical-quackery Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion /show/vermont-edition/2023-05-16/menopause-how-to-avoid-misinformation-and-find-treatments Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with a Vermont doctor who specializes in menopause about its symptoms and treatment options. Tue, 16 May 2023 17:03:21 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2023-05-16/menopause-how-to-avoid-misinformation-and-find-treatments Mikaela Lefrak, Tedra Meyer /show/vermont-edition/2023-05-15/the-challenges-facing-vermonts-independent-pharmacies Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with pharmacists from Vermont communities about the joys and struggles of their business. Mon, 15 May 2023 18:23:52 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2023-05-15/the-challenges-facing-vermonts-independent-pharmacies Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion /local-news/2023-04-14/on-delivery-with-vermonts-only-pharmacist-for-aid-in-dying-prescriptions Only one pharmacy in the state fills prescriptions for the legal, lethal medications that will hasten a patient's death. Its owner, Steve Hochberg, personally delivers most of the medications. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-04-14/on-delivery-with-vermonts-only-pharmacist-for-aid-in-dying-prescriptions Mikaela Lefrak /npr-news/2023-04-10/with-abortion-pill-access-uncertain-states-strike-deals-to-stock-up California, Washington state, New York and Massachusetts are stockpiling misoprostol and mifepristone, both of which are used in abortion regimens. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:09:13 GMT /npr-news/2023-04-10/with-abortion-pill-access-uncertain-states-strike-deals-to-stock-up Sarah McCammon /npr-news/2023-04-10/strep-is-bad-right-now-and-an-antibiotic-shortage-is-making-it-worse Strep throat is more prevalent this year, and amoxicillin manufacturers didn't make enough of the antibiotic to go around. Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:11:25 GMT /npr-news/2023-04-10/strep-is-bad-right-now-and-an-antibiotic-shortage-is-making-it-worse Sydney Lupkin /show/vermont-edition/2023-02-15/menopause-how-to-avoid-misinformation-and-find-treatments Host Mikaela Lefrak speaks with a Vermont doctor who specializes in menopause about its symptoms and treatment options. Wed, 15 Feb 2023 19:03:45 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2023-02-15/menopause-how-to-avoid-misinformation-and-find-treatments Mikaela Lefrak, Tedra Meyer /show/vermont-edition/2023-02-02/brave-little-state-explores-the-complexities-of-medical-aid-in-dying-in-vermont This hour, we'll listen to an episode of Brave Little State on medical aid in dying and discuss the process with a doctor who treats terminally ill patients. Thu, 02 Feb 2023 21:25:39 GMT /show/vermont-edition/2023-02-02/brave-little-state-explores-the-complexities-of-medical-aid-in-dying-in-vermont Mikaela Lefrak, Andrea Laurion