Monday, December 7, 2009

Survey for PRI's The Takeaway

FM89.3 WYPL began airing Public Radio International's morning program The Takeaway weekdays from 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. in October of 2009. PRI would like to know what you think of the program. Please click on the link below and complete their brief survey.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

December 5 Show and Lineup



Dr. David Cockrell


On our first December show, we'll have Dr. David Cockrell of Stillwater, Oklahoma, discussing the results of the American Optometric Association's 4th annual Eye-Q survey.


Then, Dr. Marco Zarbin of Newark's New Jersey Medical School explains how a proposed clinical trial that would use human embryonic stem cells could possibly help in the treatment of Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy.


Tuesday, November 10, 2009

November 14 Lineup and Podcast



Dr. Brian Brooks



Apple iPhone 3G S


On our second November show, Dr. Brian Brooks of the National Eye Institute will explain Bietti's Crystalline Dystrophy, which involves the formation of crystals in the cornea.

Also, Darren Burton of AFB Tech will evaluate the features and accessibility of the Apple iPhone 3G S.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

November 7 Guest List and Podcast



Randy Kazandy, Where Are Your Glasses?




Dr. Ray Lund


On our first November show, we'll have author Rhonda Fischer discussing a children's book, Randy Kazandy, Where Are Your Glasses?, which is a book about a boy who hates his glasses.



Also, the second guest will Dr. Ray Lund of Portland's Oregon Health and Science University. He will explaining how nerve cell stem transplants can halt the progression of macular degeneration in rats.


Tuesday, October 20, 2009

October 24 Lineup and Podcast



Dr. Neeru Gupta




Dr. Renu Kowluru




Ruby

On the second October show, we'll have Dr. Neeru Gupta of the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine discussing the significance of lymphatic circulation in the eye and glaucoma.

Also, the lineup includes Wayne State University School of Medicine's Dr. Renu Kowluru discussing the role proteins H-Ras and MMP-9 might play in the development of diabetic retinopathy.

Finally, Brad Davis of Freedom Scientific wraps things up with his description of the handheld video magnifier called the Ruby.


Wednesday, October 7, 2009

October 10 Podcast and Show Lineup



Dr. Paul Sternberg



SmartView Synergy


On our first October show, we'll have Dr. Paul Sternberg of Vanderbilt Eye Institute discussing a new treatment called CentraSight, which involves using an implantable miniature telescope to enhance central vision.

Also, the National Federation of the Blind's Chris Danielsen explains a cooperation agreement between NFB and Motorola regarding the improved accessibility of cell phones to those with visual impairment.

Finally, Humanware's Vinnie Rappa gives us the details about the desktop magnifier called SmartView Synergy.



10/10 Podcast

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

9/26 Show Podcast and Lineup



Dr. Pinakin Gunvant



Dr. Khan Iftekharuddin




Dr. David Gamm


On our second new September show, we'll have Dr. Pinakin Gunvant of the Southern College of Optometry and Dr. Khan Iftekharuddin of the University of Memphis discussing Pseudo 2d Fractal Analysis, which measures the thickness of the retina in diagnosing glaucoma.

Also, Dr. David Gamm of the University of Wisconsin will explain how normal skin cells could potentially be manipulated to become retinal stem cells.



9/26 Podcast

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