Martha Bebinger
Stories
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Health
In 2023 fentanyl overdoses ravaged the U.S. and fueled a new culture war fight
Fentanyl fueled unprecedented carnage with 112,000 fatal overdoses. The nation is increasingly divided over how to respond.
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When illness or death leave craft projects unfinished, these strangers step in to help
A group of crafters has come together to finish items for those who can no longer work on them, or for those who have recently died. (This story first aired on All Things Considered on June 20, 2023.)
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A decade after the Boston Marathon bombing, first responders share their experience
Ten years ago, these first responders were strangers. Thrown together to save lives at the finish of the Boston Marathon, they became a family.
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Drug overdose deaths are at a record high. Here's what the White House plans to do
Harm reduction is one of four policies the Biden administration says must be immediately implemented in order to address the record high number of overdose deaths.
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National
Patients are dying while waiting for specialized care because hospitals are full
Massachusetts hospitals have been struggling for weeks in a coronavirus-driven surge. Now, there are reports of patients dying because they couldn't be transferred to higher-level care.
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National
Challenges Related To The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
The first COVID-19 vaccines are being administered. There are, however, still great challenges ahead when it comes to making sure that people receive the vaccine sooner rather than later.
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Health
Medical Residents Learn To Treat The Growing Health Hazards Of Climate Change
From heat-related illness to mosquito-borne infections, physicians are seeing the effects of a warming planet in the exam room. There's a growing push to teach doctors-in-training how to respond.
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Another COVID-19 Medical Mystery: Patients Come Off Ventilator But Linger In A Coma
Doctors are researching why some patients remain unconscious for days or weeks, even after sedating drugs are withdrawn. They also worry that these patients aren't being given time to recover.
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Hospitals Vary Treatment For Coronavirus Patients
Without a cure for COVID-19, doctors are desperately trying to figure out the best treatment regimen for patients. And what they're trying, may look very different depending on the hospital.