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Gun Legislation: – This past legislative session, lawmakers passed what is commonly referred to as the "guns in cars bill". What exactly is contained in the bill? What are the benefits and the risks? Alice Johnson. Executive Director of Georgians for Gun Safety, a non profit organization working to reduce deaths and injuries from firearms, and Rep. Tim Bearden [R] Villa Rica, the author of the bill, join us to debate HB89. Personalized Medicine – Side effects from prescription drug treatments are the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S., so the obvious goal is to minimize those side effects. That is where personalized medicine comes in. But what is it? And how does it work? Two leaders in the field join us to explain. Dr. Stephen C. Peiper, is Chair of the Department of Pathology and Senior Associate Dean for Translational Science at the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, and Dr. Kapil Bhalla, is the Director of the MCGCancer Center.... Next week on Georgia Weekly: Depression is one of the most treatable illnesses, with 80-90% of people who seek treatment finding relief. Unfortunately most people experiencing the disorder never seek help. Approximately 80% of people with depressive disorders go untreated. This special episode will provide information about the disease, treatment and resources. Airing Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 1:00pm Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 7:00pm |

