To get smokers to quit, tap into their biology To get smokers to quit, tap into their biology How quickly nicotine clears the bloodstream determines which treatment will work best, a tool scientists at Penn Medicine are using to advance the field of tobacco research.
Members of Penn Med community elected to honor medical society Members of Penn Med community elected to honor medical society On Tuesday, the Perelman School of Medicine inducted 25 medical students, three residents, three faculty, and two alumni into its chapter of the honor medical society Alpha Omega Alpha.
The art of talking about science The art of talking about science Paul Offit of Penn Medicine and CHOP offers five tips for better communicating tough scientific topics to the public—and standing up for science in the process.
Spicy foods: To eat, or not to eat Spicy foods: To eat, or not to eat Cold months come with fiery foods—but is that heat good for you? Penn’s Paul Rozin and Nitin Ahuja, along with a registered dietician, chime in to explore its effects on mind and body.
The gene that governs the need for slumber when sick The gene that governs the need for slumber when sick A study of fruit flies reveals a direct link between illness and the need for more sleep.
‘Enhanced Recovery’ protocol reduces opioid use in spinal surgery patients ‘Enhanced Recovery’ protocol reduces opioid use in spinal surgery patients A new study shows that a comprehensive “Enhanced Recovery After Surgery” protocol for spine and peripheral nerve surgery patients significantly reduces opioid use.
One-third of gun injuries in America are treated in non-trauma centers One-third of gun injuries in America are treated in non-trauma centers New research suggests ways to expand efforts beyond trauma centers to prevent recurrent gun injuries.
Why is CBD oil everywhere? Why is CBD oil everywhere? From body balms to cocktails, CBD oil has exploded on the market, despite a lack of clinical trials and wildly different dosages among products. Marcel Bonn-Miller explains the science behind the fad.
Dermatologists prescribe the most antibiotics, but which uses are driving the trend? Dermatologists prescribe the most antibiotics, but which uses are driving the trend? A new study shows study finds antibiotic use for acne is decreasing, while use associated with surgery is on the rise.
25 years of integration, innovation, and ideals 25 years of integration, innovation, and ideals 2018 marked 25 years since the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) was first established—a milestone that would undoubtedly make the institution’s founder, Benjamin Franklin, proud.