How concerned should we be here in Idaho about … well ... fill in the blank: monkeypox, measles, shingles, malaria. Is it safe to travel internationally? Should I be worried about malaria in Idaho? How does monkeypox spread? Will the Adderall shortage affect my child's ADHD treatment? What’s the latest COVID-19 variant and is there a booster shot for that?
Every Wednesday, the Idaho Matters Doctors Roundtable with Dr. David Pate answers your question to keep all of us better prepared for public health crises in our community.
Have a question for our doctors roundtable? Email us: idahomatters@boisestate.edu.
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A new study suggests updated COVID vaccines may do more than prevent severe illness, they could also help protect against heart attacks, strokes and hospitalizations. -
A raw milk outbreak raises public health concerns, and research into dementia in dogs offers new understanding into a disease that affects millions of people. -
From Ebola's global reach to a promising pancreatic cancer pill and the healing power of yoga and prayer, Idaho Matters takes a look some of today's biggest health questions. -
It's Wednesday and time for our Doctor Roundtable with Dr. David Pate! -
A growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa is raising new concerns about global preparedness as health officials respond to a rare strain without an approved vaccine or target treatment. -
A rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is drawing global attention as health officials examine how the virus may be spreading and what it could mean for future outbreaks. -
A deadly virus outbreak on a cruise ship off the coast of Africa is making international headlines. -
It's Wednesday and time for our Doctor Roundtable with Dr. David Pate. -
Could the CDC see new leadership? And is there a cure for pancreatic cancer? We'll find out in today's Doctor Roundtable. -
A cure for HIV, a surprising link between junk food and knee pain and why popular weight-loss drugs don't work for everyone.
