Erika Beras

Trends & Times

Managing Asthma While Pregnant

For women with asthma, pregnancy can pose an extra challenge. Sound Medicine contributor Erika Beras reports on precautions that expecting moms can take,…
Trends & Times

Crowdfunding For Medical Expenses

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/041314_2.mp3Many people swamped with medical bills are turning to crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter and…
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Infant Mortality In Minorities

http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/102713_1.mp3Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is located, has an infant mortality rate nearly triple the national…

Sick Season 2

Incarcerated people are some of the sickest people in our country. Many have chronic conditions such as diabetes or lung disease. And they’re far more likely to suffer from mental illness and addiction. On Season 2 of Sick, listen to stories of what goes wrong in corrections facilities — places meant to keep people healthy, but built to punish them.

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