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The NJ Sharing Network is a federally designated nonprofit in north and central NJ dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The organization works day and night to recover and place donated organs and tissue and raise awareness about the power of donations and transplants. The organization takes great time and effort to support and share the stories of donors' families. Their website includes an abundance of information for people interested in volunteering, registering, or those who just want to learn more! There’s so much misinformation in the world today and the NJ Sharing Network is dedicated to spreading the truth. 

In today’s episode of Health 41, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate assistant producer Iso Rampulla interview Cecilia Downey, Community Services Specialist, and Joseph Yaccarino, Manager of Community Education & Events, about their work at the NJ Sharing Network. The group discusses and disproves common misconceptions regarding donations such as ‘black market schemes’ or the belief that professionals won’t help someone in crisis if they see they are an organ donor. They discuss how harmful these falsehoods are in people's perception of this life changing process. They discuss how both students and volunteers can get involved in their communities. The group also talks about recent changes in societal trust of medical organizations and how that  has impacted overall involvement. Later they discuss their own experiences working in such an altruistic field and how it has impacted their lives. 

Tune into this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about the facts and fictions of organ donation and transplantation, ways to get your community involved and aware, and why it is so important to have these conversations with loved ones.

The NJ Sharing Network is a federally designated nonprofit in north and central NJ dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation and transplantation. The organization works day and night to recover and place donated organs and tissue and raise awareness about the power of donations and transplants. The organization takes great time and effort to support and share the stories of donors' families. Their website includes an abundance of information for people interested in volunteering, registering, or those who just want to learn more! There’s so much misinformation in the world today and the NJ Sharing Network is dedicated to spreading the truth. 

In today’s episode of Health 41, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate assistant producer Iso Rampulla interview Cecilia Downey, Community Services Specialist, and Joseph Yaccarino, Manager of Community Education & Events, about their work at the NJ Sharing Network. The group discusses and disproves common misconceptions regarding donations such as ‘black market schemes’ or the belief that professionals won’t help someone in crisis if they see they are an organ donor. They discuss how harmful these falsehoods are in people's perception of this life changing process. They discuss how both students and volunteers can get involved in their communities. The group also talks about recent changes in societal trust of medical organizations and how that  has impacted overall involvement. Later they discuss their own experiences working in such an altruistic field and how it has impacted their lives. 

Tune into this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about the facts and fictions of organ donation and transplantation, ways to get your community involved and aware, and why it is so important to have these conversations with loved ones.

Mosquitos are the world's deadliest animal vectors. When a female mosquito bites a sick animal or human with a virus in its bloodstream it ingests pathogens as well as the blood. While in the mosquito the pathogen survives and multiplies, traveling through the gut to the salivary glands. When the female mosquito goes for her next meal, she uses her proboscis to pierce the skin and draw blood. To prevent blood clotting and numb the area, the mosquito injects saliva into the skin. Since the salvia contains a pathogen, this enters the bloodstream and causes infection. This population is increasingly dangerous, as once a mosquito becomes infectious it can continue transmitting the disease every meal for the rest of its life, it can even pass their virus onto offspring via transovarial transmission perpetuating the cycle. 

In today’s episode of Health 41, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate assistant producer Iso Rampulla explain how mosquitos become infected in the first place. They discuss current scientific advancements which modify the DNA of mosquitos to control populations and block diseases. They talk about human evolutionary changes due to mosquitos, sickle cell and how it prevents malaria in African populations. Later they discuss the potential harms of today's technological advancements and the public's perceptions. 

Tune into this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about mosquitos, diseases caused through infection, and what new technology could do to/for the world as we know it.

Mosquitos are the world's deadliest animal vectors. When a female mosquito bites a sick animal or human with a virus in its bloodstream it ingests pathogens as well as the blood. While in the mosquito the pathogen survives and multiplies, traveling through the gut to the salivary glands. When the female mosquito goes for her next meal, she uses her proboscis to pierce the skin and draw blood. To prevent blood clotting and numb the area, the mosquito injects saliva into the skin. Since the salvia contains a pathogen, this enters the bloodstream and causes infection. This population is increasingly dangerous, as once a mosquito becomes infectious it can continue transmitting the disease every meal for the rest of its life, it can even pass their virus onto offspring via transovarial transmission perpetuating the cycle. 

In today’s episode of Health 41, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate assistant producer Iso Rampulla explain how mosquitos become infected in the first place. They discuss current scientific advancements which modify the DNA of mosquitos to control populations and block diseases. They talk about human evolutionary changes due to mosquitos, sickle cell and how it prevents malaria in African populations. Later they discuss the potential harms of today's technological advancements and the public's perceptions. 

Tune into this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about mosquitos, diseases caused through infection, and what new technology could do to/for the world as we know it.

Coffee is a plant-based beverage made from processed coffee beans with a multitude of chemical compounds including caffeine. This caffeine interacts with our bodies by blocking adenosine receptors. Adenosine is a neurotransmitter evolved with alertness, the more tired a person becomes the more adenosine levels rise. Caffeine acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist and blocks these receptors preventing you from being tired. Caffeinated drinks are primarily used to increase energy and stay active during the day, however research has shown that caffeine has many other benefits. These include lowering cognitive decline, improving mood and sociability, and can even lessen dementia risk.

In today’s episode of Health 41, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate assistant producer Iso Rampulla explain the chemical composition of coffee and how caffeine impacts our bodies. The two discuss caffeine's possible health benefits as well as drawbacks. Dr.Karp explains the history of coffee and its European origins. They explain the evolutionary process behind caffeine and why it makes those who ingest it have these physiological responses. They also discuss addiction and how it impacts the human body through physiological and psychological changes.

Tune into this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about caffeine's possible benefits, health concerns, and hear a nuanced conversation about how addiction changes physiological traits.

Coffee is a plant-based beverage made from processed coffee beans with a multitude of chemical compounds including caffeine. This caffeine interacts with our bodies by blocking adenosine receptors. Adenosine is a neurotransmitter evolved with alertness, the more tired a person becomes the more adenosine levels rise. Caffeine acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist and blocks these receptors preventing you from being tired. Caffeinated drinks are primarily used to increase energy and stay active during the day, however research has shown that caffeine has many other benefits. These include lowering cognitive decline, improving mood and sociability, and can even lessen dementia risk. 

In today’s episode of Health 41, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate assistant producer Iso Rampulla explain the chemical composition of coffee and how caffeine impacts our bodies. The two discuss caffeine's possible health benefits as well as drawbacks. Dr.Karp explains the history of coffee and its European origins. They explain the evolutionary process behind caffeine and why it makes those who ingest it have these physiological responses. They also discuss addiction and how it impacts the human body through physiological and psychological changes. 

Tune into this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about caffeine's possible benefits, health concerns, and a nuanced conversation about how addiction changes physiological traits. 

Many studies explore the decreased incidents of diabetes and improved glycemic control at high altitude. This research is not only supported by people, it can also be seen in animals like deer and pigs. Many physiological variables change while at high altitudes, making it difficult to pinpoint what specifically is triggering this improved glucose homeostasis. However, a recent study conducted by Isha Jain aims to answer the question: what is the biological mechanism behind this phenomenon? 

In today’s episode of Health 41, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate assistant producer Iso Rampulla explain how red blood cells are the primary glucose sink under hypoxic conditions. The two discuss why high-altitude residents and hypoxic mice displayed better glucose clearance than those in normoxic. Through the episode, they discuss the various studies conducted to prove this theory including insulin tests and F-FDG PET/CT scans. They also explain how this research can influence future diabetes treatment and how the role of RBCs in glycemic control has been largely overlooked in current research. 

Tune into this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about erythrocytosis, glucose tolerance, and the biological mechanisms that explain the results of hypoxia-induced red blood cells.

Many studies explore the decreased incidents of diabetes and improved glycemic control at high altitude. This research is not only supported by people, it can also be seen in animals like deer and pigs. Many physiological variables change while at high altitudes, making it difficult to pinpoint what specifically is triggering this improved glucose homeostasis. However, a recent study conducted by Isha Jain aims to answer the question: what is the biological mechanism behind this phenomenon? 

In today’s episode of Health 41, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate assistant producer Iso Rampulla explain how red blood cells are the primary glucose sink under hypoxic conditions. The two discuss why high-altitude residents and hypoxic mice displayed better glucose clearance than those in normoxic. Through the episode, they discuss the various studies conducted to prove this theory including insulin tests and F-FDG PET/CT scans. They also explain how this research can influence future diabetes treatment and how the role of RBCs in glycemic control has been largely overlooked in current research. 

Tune into this week’s episode of Health 411 to learn more about erythrocytosis, glucose tolerance, and the biological mechanisms that explain the results of hypoxia-induced red blood cells.

Throughout history, scientists and researchers have dedicated years of time and effort to understanding the human condition. Many attempts were made to grasp the nature of our bodies and how to heal them, some better than others. There are many medical procedures society has left in the past due to their unethical or completely unempirical nature. Some were no longer used due to new advancements in medicine like antibiotics and hematology. In spite of new scientific developments, we can still see society fall into the same habits of blind faith, refusing to face the facts and evidence presented to them. 

In today’s episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate assistant producer Iso Rampulla go into detail about some of these obsolete medical practices including; lobotomies, medical cannibalism, and milk based blood transfusions. The two discuss current mistrust in big pharma and how it reflects past mindsets towards medicine. They explain patent medicines and how current companies use manipulative and misinforming tactics thought to be left in the past. 

Tune in to this week's episode of Health 411 to learn more about obsolete medical practices and pharmaceutical skepticism.

Throughout history, scientists and researchers have dedicated years of time and effort to understanding the human condition. Many attempts were made to grasp the nature of our bodies and how to heal them, some better than others. There are many medical procedures society has left in the past due to their unethical or completely unempirical nature. Some were no longer used due to new advancements in medicine like antibiotics and hematology. In spite of new scientific developments, we can still see society fall into the same habits of blind faith, refusing to face the facts and evidence presented to them. 

In today’s episode of Health 411, Dr. Jonathan Karp and graduate assistant producer Iso Rampulla go into detail about some of these obsolete medical practices including; lobotomies, medical cannibalism, and milk based blood transfusions. The two discuss current mistrust in big pharma and how it reflects past mindsets towards medicine. They explain patent medicines and how current companies use manipulative and misinforming tactics thought to be left in the past. 

Tune in to this week's episode of Health 411 to learn more about obsolete medical practices and pharmaceutical skepticism.