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ArchivesChallenging Assumptions about HEP C and the Mentally IllBy Kerry Grens on Monday, March 6, 2006.An estimated fifteen to twenty five thousand people in New Hampshire have Hepatitis C. The virus is the most common blood borne infection in the United States and the leading cause of liver transplants. Among people with mental illness the prevalence of the virus is ten times that of the general population. Yet many of these patients have traditionally been denied the best treatment option available, a drug called Interferon. The side effects of Interferon are thought to bring on certain mood disorders, which has caused doctors to shy away from prescribing the treatment to people with a history of mental illness. But a new article published this month in the journal Psychosomatics casts doubt on that approach. New Hampshire Public Radio's Kerry Grens has more. listen:
  Dogs, Cats and MonkeysBy Shay Zeller on Monday, March 6, 2006.This episode of the Front Porch is not available on CD or Cassette The World Cup event for canines takes place this weekend at the prestigious Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, England and the US Team will be led by Celeste Meade of American K9 Country and her top dog Zoom, of Bedford. We'll talk with Celeste about the essentials required for competing in a British dog show. We'll also visit the Cat Fanciers' Association's Exotic Cat Show in Baltimore County, Maryland. Producer Aaron Henkin brings us this story of truly dedicated cat owners via the Public Radio Exchange. To listen to this piece (and to share your comments on it), Click Here. Every kid’s favorite monkey, Curious George, is causing mischief in movie theaters these days. But long before digital animation and surround sound, George’s creators, Margaret and Hans Rey, brewed up their ideas in book form. The rascally monkey has been delighting young readers now for over 60 years. We'll talk with a man who knew them well. Nat Scrimshaw is director of the Curious George Cottage in Waterville Valley, NH, and he joins us to talk about the people behind the monkey. listen:
Hunting for DollarsBy Laura Knoy on Monday, March 6, 2006.New Hampshire's Fish and Game Department’s mission has grown far beyond just managing fish and hunting stocks, to conservation, environmental management, search and rescue. But the license fees that fund it are down, as fewer young people hunt or fish. That leaves open the question – who should pay for all the department does? Laura's guests are Lee Perry, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department and Lou D'Allesandro, Deputy Democratic Leader in the Senate, Chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Vice-Chair of the Capitol Budget Committee and member of the Senate Finance Committee. listen:
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