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Returning guest, Dr. Jonathan Yavelow, shares his recent experience as a cancer patient. Dr. Yavelow discusses some of his struggles, the doctors that have had an impact on his journey, and how he and his family continue to fight through the tough times and maintain positive spirits ( Recorded May 10, 2020).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Sophie Green discuss kidney anatomy & physiology, the effects of exercise on the cardiovascular system & kidney disease, and how kidney function is related to COVID-19 (April 26, 2020).

Dr. Karp and producer, Antonia Conti, discuss stress and the mental health effects associated with the coronavirus pandemic (Recorded April 12, 2020. Encored April 19, 2020).

Interested in hearing an update on the coronavirus pandemic? Dr. Karp, Dr. Riggs, and Antonia Conti practice social distancing while discussing new topics with regard to the coronavirus, including forms of testing, vaccines, and disease prevention (Recorded March 29, 2020. Encored April 5, 2020).

Dr. Karp and returning guest, Dr. Riggs, discuss the 2019-2020 Coronavirus pandemic with an emphasis on the origin, transmission, and global impact of the virus (Recorded March 15, 2020, encored March 22, 2020).

Dr. Karp and Donna Balducci, administrator of Rider University's Health Studies Institute (HSI), discuss new HSI programs, including the Smart Start program, mind and body care, and how to link personality types to a fitness program (Recorded March 8, 2020).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Drue Stapleton discuss ergonomics with an emphasis on the industrial employee and physical labor (Recorded March 1, 2020).

Dr. Karp and Trent Blanton, associate professor in theater at Rider University, discuss the roll of theater in healing and what is happening at Rider in the theater department (Recorded February 23, 2020). 

Dr. Karp and Micah Rasmussen discuss politics and health with respect to the right to die and anti-vaccine movement (Recorded February 16, 2020).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Kristin McCarthy discuss food insecurity in Trenton. Dr. McCarthy highlights issues surrounding food equity and accessibility to healthy foods, along with current projects to help reduce food insecurity in Trenton.

Dr. Karp and Lori Prol discuss nursing with a focus on nurse practitioners. Lori explains the differences between the types of nursing degrees, the steps necessary to becoming a nurse practitioner, and Rider University's online RN to BSN program (Recorded February 2, 2020).

Dr. Karp and Dr. John Guers discuss exercise physiology. Dr. Guers explains the different types of exercise, the physiologic effect of exercise on the body, and his current research project (Recorded January 26, 2020).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Patrick Hill discuss public health law and medical ethics with an emphasis on the patient's right to die (Recorded January 19, 2020). 

Dr. Karp and Michael Steinberg discuss tobacco use, public health effects of vaping, nicotine addiction treatment, and policies/laws regarding electronic nicotine delivery system sales (Recorded January 12, 2020).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Phoebe Stapleton discuss the effect of particulate matter on the cardiovascular system and microcirculation. Dr. Stapleton shares her research highlights, which include examination of the gestation environment after exposure to engineered nanomaterials during pregnancy, along with microvascular dysfunction and behavior alterations associated with nanomaterial exposure during gesta...

Dr. Karp and Camille Amadio discuss healthy cooking and the benefits to using healthy oils when preparing meals (Recorded December 29, 2019).

Dr. Massimo Verduci, an orthodontist in Hamilton, and Dr. Karp discuss the difference between an orthodontist and a dentist, the importance of the doctor-patient relationship, and “do it yourself” orthodontics (Recorded December 15, 2019).

Michael Brusca, an attorney who represents vulnerable people and their families who have been harmed by nursing home neglect, shares his knowledge regarding nursing home negligence, pressure injuries, and quality long-term care (Recorded December 8, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Payal Shah discuss the BRCA gene, genetic testing, and some disparities experienced by minority populations with regard to genetic testing. Dr. Shah highlights the importance of genetic counseling, primary preventive care, and awareness & education for the BRCA mutation in minority populations (Recorded November 24, 2019. Encore December 1, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Antonia Conti discuss the brain abnormalities leading to the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, available treatments for the disease, and the link between the gut microbiome and Parkinson’s (Encore, November 17, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Kim Reiss Binder discuss BRCA mutations associated with pancreatic cancer, personalized medicine, platinum therapy, and PARP inhibitors (Recorded November 10, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Johannes Dapprich, founder and CEO of Generation Biotech, discuss spinal cord injury repair, DNA sequencing, and magnetic particle-based isolation of genes (Recorded November 3, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Dr. Phoebe Stapleton discuss the effect of particulate matter on the cardiovascular system and microcirculation. Dr. Stapleton shares her research highlights, which include examination of the gestation environment after exposure to engineered nanomaterials during pregnancy, along with microvascular dysfunction and behavior alterations associated with nanomaterial exposure during gesta...

Dr. Karp and Ann Marie Hill discuss public health and cancer (Recorded October 20, 2019).

Dr. Karp and Carol Andersen discuss Bloom Bangor’s mission to help heal, empower, and employ women survivors of trafficking, trauma, and addiction. Holly, a current program member, joins Dr. Karp and Carol to share her personal story through addiction and her experience with Bloom Bangor (Recorded October 13, 2019).