Scott Thompson Show

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton live-streamed a kidney transplant yesterday, and students at Saltfleet District High School watched the operation on the big screen. The students also had the opportunity to ask questions across Twitter and have them answered by the doctors. How are the patients? How was the experience for the team? Guest: Dr. Darin Treleaven, Medical Director, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Transplant Program. Transplant Continued; Response of the students? Other opportunities for interactive learning in the future? Guest: Christina O’Leary, Science Teacher at Saltfleet District High School, A new type of cigarette which heats tobacco rather than burning is being rolled out, with some people saying that it reduces the risks associated with smoking. Manufacturers claim it removes up to 95% of chemicals found in cigarettes, but questions remain without solid evidence. How is this different from vaping? Is this a game-changer for the tobacco industry? Guest: David Hammond, Associate professor at U