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Radiation for the Treatment of Cancer
Dr. Louis Meyers invites Dr. Richard Lovett, radiation oncologist at Rutland Regional Medical Center, to discuss radiation treatments for cancer. Dr. Lovett discusses how radiation treatment has progr
Gene Therapy and CRISPR
This week Dr. Meyers invites Dr. Harry Malech, who is the director of the gene therapy labs at National Institutes of Health, on the show. Dr. Malech explains new gene therapy techniques, such as CRIS
Tick-Borne Diseases
On today's show, we discuss ticks and the illnesses they carry. Dr. Meyers first speaks with Middlebury Assistant Professor of Biology David Allen, a specialist in the field of ecology of tick-borne d
Heart Rate and Regularity
Dr. Meyers invites cardiovascular specialists Dr. Adam Coleman and Dr. Joseph Winget to talk about the heart organ. They discuss what causes the heart to beat and why heart beats become irregular, wha
Healthcare for Transgender Patients
Today on the show we discuss the hardships people who identify as transgender face in accessing healthcare that fits their needs. We hear the story of Kelly, a Vermonter who has transitioned from male
Sports Injuries from Head to Toe
This week we discuss common areas of stress and impact injuries athletes face in the neck, shoulders, arms, legs, and feet as well as how orthopedists and physical therapists treat these injuries with