Researchers aim to use AI to predict rare diseases
Penn Medicine researchers will help lead development of an algorithm to flag patients at risk of rare disease, thanks to a $4.7 million NIH grant.
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Penn IUR welcomes 2022-23 Fellows in Urban Leadership
The 15 Penn students who are members of the fellowship’s fifth cohort this year will connect in person with city leaders in Philadelphia, New York, and Washington, D.C. in dialogues and site visits.
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SP2 advances training to prepare social workers for an aging population
A new research study demonstrates the value of simulation-based learning for social work students, specifically those preparing to work with older adults, by examining the impact of a clinical simulation program completed by Penn MSW students they prepared to work with older Philadelphians.
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Public knowledge of monkeypox increases but over 1 in 4 unlikely to get vaccinated if exposed
According to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey, the public’s knowledge about monkeypox has increased rapidly in recent weeks though misconceptions and uncertainty persist, and over a quarter of Americans say they are not likely to get vaccinated against monkeypox if they’re exposed to it.
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Mary D. Naylor receives Lienhard Award from National Academy of Medicine
The Marian S. Ware Professor in Gerontology and Director of the NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, is the recipient of the 2022 Gustav O. Lienhard Award for Advancement of Health Care for improving the lives of millions of older adults living with complex health and social needs through her role as the architect of the Transitional Care Model and pioneer of the field of transitional care.
FULL STORY AT Penn Nursing News →
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Featured Books and DVDs: National Latinx Heritage Month
Books and films for all ages exploring the many cultures and identities of the Latinx and Hispanic population both within and outside of the United States are on display for National Latinx Heritage Month, which began on September 15.
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Paying patients can improve engagement in mental health treatment
Financial incentives are known to increase patient engagement in a wide range of health programs, but they have rarely been used for mental health care beyond treating substance use disorders. Showing up and being involved in mental health treatment is half the battle for patients, and a new study from Penn LDI shows that financial incentives can help.
FULL STORY AT Leonard Davis Institute →
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Rethinking criminalizing language in firearm research and intervention
Injuries associated with firearm violence pose a persistent public health threat in the U.S. “Recidivism” is the word often used when referring to those who experience repeat firearm injuries. A commentary in the journal Preventive Medicine cautions against its use in clinical and public health discourse and as an evaluation descriptor for violence prevention and intervention programs.
FULL STORY AT Penn Nursing News →
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Jolyon Thomas appointed to Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission
The associate professor of religious studies is appointed to the Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission, with joint appointment to the U.S.-Japan Conference on Cultural and Educational Interchange.
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Amber Wiley to join Weitzman faculty and lead civil rights initiative
The architectural and urban historian whose teaching and research center on the social aspects of design and how it affects urban communities, will join the Weitzman School as Presidential Associate Professor and the inaugural Matt and Erika Nord Director of the Center for the Preservation of Civil Rights Sites.
FULL STORY AT Weitzman School of Design →