Better prescribing for bad backs Better prescribing for bad backs A recent study finds that finds that patients with new low back pain are receiving opioids less frequently, although prescription rates remain uneven across the country.
Five events to watch for February Philadelphia choir The Crossing. (Image: Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts) Five events to watch for February Happenings on campus and beyond to look for this February, ranging from “Galentine's Day” to the beginning of “#Glassfest.”
Vincent Reina on housing, barriers, and what we need from housing policy Vincent Reina on housing, barriers, and what we need from housing policy New challenges to the housing market and its policies are “unprecedented,” say the Penn Design professor. He outlines potential improvements to the country’s largest affordable rental housing programs and the possibility of retrofitting housing to help reduce utility cost burdens.
How to recession-proof your retirement How to recession-proof your retirement Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell discusses how individuals can plan for retirement when facing an economic downturn.
Experts weigh in on the future of U.S.-China relations Ambassador Huang Ping, China's consul general in New York, speaks at Perry World House. Experts weigh in on the future of U.S.-China relations Huang Ping, China’s consul general in New York, and Robert Work, former U.S. deputy secretary of defense, were among the speakers at the annual Penn China Research Symposium.
Dingle repeats as Ivy League Rookie of the Week Dingle repeats as Ivy League Rookie of the Week The freshman guard earned his second straight Ivy League Rookie of the Week honor, and fifth overall.
Engineers collaborate to create electroadhesive grippers Engineers collaborate to create electroadhesive grippers A collaborative team has developed a method for electroadhesion—which exploits the same phenomenon as static cling—to manipulate microscale objects.
In partnership with the state, a comprehensive focus on wildlife health In partnership with the state, a comprehensive focus on wildlife health The Pennsylvania Wildlife Futures Program, a collaboration between the School of Veterinary Medicine and the Pennsylvania Game Commission, will leverage Penn Vet’s expertise to address wildlife health problems.
A roadblock for disease-causing parasites Activating the immune system of mosquitoes prevents the parasite that causes canine heartworm from developing, according to new research from Penn Vet. The same approach also thwarted the parasite responsible for lymphatic filariasis, a disease that affects humans. (Image: Povelones laboratory) A roadblock for disease-causing parasites Activating a mosquito’s immune system can prevent it from transmitting the parasites that cause canine heartworm and human lymphatic filariasis, according to new research from the School of Veterinary Medicine.
Red & Blue earn milestone wins versus Big Green Red & Blue earn milestone wins versus Big Green On Saturday, the men’s basketball team picked up its 1,800th program win by defeating Dartmouth, and the women’s team notched its 600th program win by demolishing the Big Green.