Community spread of COVID-19 tied to patient survival rates at area hospitals Community spread of COVID-19 tied to patient survival rates at area hospitals Discovering wide variation in hospitals’ COVID-19 survival rates, researchers found that the levels of COVID-19 in the surrounding community was likely the driving factor.
Lost and found: The art of translation Lost and found: The art of translation For faculty in the School of Arts & Sciences, translation is an art that allows us to communicate across cultural difference.
Gut cells sound the alarm when parasites invade The parasite Cryptosporidium, transmitted through water sources, is one of the most common causes of diarrheal disease in the world. (Image: Muthgapatti Kandasamy and Boris Striepen) Gut cells sound the alarm when parasites invade A chain reaction led by cells lining the intestines tips the immune system off to the presence of the parasite Cryptosporidium, according to a study led by researchers in the School of Veterinary Medicine.
Self-awareness can drive behavior change, reprogram the brain’s reward system Self-awareness can drive behavior change, reprogram the brain’s reward system Most people break New Year’s resolutions within a few weeks. Neuroscientist Vera Ludwig offers six tips to move mindfully through this process, leading to a greater chance for success.
Move-In spring 2021 primer Move-In spring 2021 primer With undergraduate Move-in starting Jan. 10, Penn Today offers a practical guide to the process.
Side Gigs for Good across Penn Side Gigs for Good across Penn For many, 2020 was a difficult year. Despite that, the community found ways to go above and beyond, in their own backyards and across the world.
Out with the dust, in with the new Oosouji, the traditional New Year's cleaning, begins in mid-December in Japan. (Image: jet dela cruz on Unsplash) Out with the dust, in with the new In Japan, New Year's preparations start with a big cleaning in December for good luck in January.
Toward more optimal birth outcomes Toward more optimal birth outcomes A new study from Penn Nursing is the first to assess hospital vaginal birth rates rather than cesarean rates, which can further quality improvement initiatives that focus on encouraging vaginal birth rather than on decreasing the cesarean birth rate.
Science, politics, and vaccine acceptance Science, politics, and vaccine acceptance As the COVID-19 vaccine is being distributed across the country, new research out of the Department of Philosophy shows that knowledge about the nature of science can combat political biases.
A Wharton expert examines $900 billion coronavirus pandemic relief bill A Wharton expert examines $900 billion coronavirus pandemic relief bill Penn Wharton Budget Model expert Richard Prisinzano breaks down what’s in the newly passed stimulus bill, what it means, and explains why many experts don't think that'll be enough to stave off an economic slide in the long run.