Opioid prescriptions filled after eye surgery doubled over a decade Opioid prescriptions filled after eye surgery doubled over a decade A Penn study suggests efforts in the past decade to reduce the invasiveness and recovery time for these procedures have not reduced opioid use.
Comprehensive dental care for a vulnerable population Comprehensive dental care for a vulnerable population In a new clinic at the School of Dental Medicine, refugees who survived torture are having all of their dental needs met by students and faculty.
Why a California law could impact the future of the gig economy Why a California law could impact the future of the gig economy Wharton management professors Matthew Bidwell and Lindsey Cameron discuss the recent “Uber Law,” giving drivers employee status, and what that means for the independent contractors and managers of the gig economy.
A model for brain activity during brain stimulation therapy A model for brain activity during brain stimulation therapy Combined with data from other stimulation experiments , these models could help researchers determine the specific patterns of brain activity to target for improving memory.
Brevity is the soul of Twitter Brevity is the soul of Twitter A new study from the Annenberg School for Communication finds that the 280-character limit makes Twitter more civil.
Classical studies professor Emily Wilson receives MacArthur ‘genius grant’ Emily Wilson, a classical studies professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is a 2019 MacArthur Fellow. (Photo: Kyle Cassidy) Classical studies professor Emily Wilson receives MacArthur ‘genius grant’ Professor of Classical Studies Emily Wilson has been named a 2019 MacArthur Fellow by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, receiving what is known as the “genius grant.”
Penn Law faculty react to formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump Penn Law faculty react to formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump Following the announcement that the House will begin a formal impeachment inquiry into the president, Penn Law’s Stephen B. Burbank, Cary Coglianese, and Mark Nevitt weigh in.
The dangers of vaping The dangers of vaping Vaping has been marketed as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes, but recent deaths and acute respiratory illnesses have belied that claim. Pulmonologist and smoking cessation expert Frank Leone of the Perelman School of Medicine explains the e-cigarette phenomenon and why it’s dangerous.
Goals of prevention and preparedness drive Sept. 27 safety drill Image: Eric Sucar Goals of prevention and preparedness drive Sept. 27 safety drill The annual test of Penn’s Emergency Notification System will be accompanied by a fair promoting safety programs offered across campus.
‘Climate Risk Solutions,’ a 30-part report on climate change proposals ‘Climate Risk Solutions,’ a 30-part report on climate change proposals Wharton’s Steven Kimbrough and Carolyn Kousky and Penn Law's Cary Coglianese discuss the solutions offered by a new report by a number of Penn experts on climate change, “Climate Risk Solutions.”