Maria Godoy

Science and health correspondent Maria Godoy dives into the pressing issue of indoor air quality in schools. She highlights the challenges facing aging school buildings, especially in light of recent budget constraints and rising asthma rates. With the pandemic raising awareness and the possibility of federal funding, there are hopeful signs for improvements. Maria discusses practical solutions like better ventilation and the role of temporary measures, while also addressing the pitfalls of relying solely on certain air filtration technologies.

Maria Godoy, NPR science correspondent, dives into the contentious topic of race adjustments in kidney medicine. She discusses how the common diagnostic tool, eGFR, may inadvertently reinforce systemic racism and worsen outcomes for Black patients. The conversation critiques the long-standing practice of modifying kidney function estimates based on race, questioning its validity. Godoy emphasizes the need for a shift towards using social determinants in health assessments, advocating for more equitable and accurate methodologies in kidney healthcare.