Stabilized, not shut down: What ketamine really does to the brain Technology Networks Stabilized, not shut down: What ketamine really does to the brain A study by Alexander Proekt of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues suggests that ketamine increases brain stability despite vivid hallucinations and losing touch with one’s surroundings.
Is empathy required in the age of AI — or can we just outsource it? Forbes Is empathy required in the age of AI — or can we just outsource it? Lynn Wu of the Wharton School says that machine-generated data produces worse content than human data when it’s fed into an AI algorithm, causing the output of generative AI to gradually degrade when it relies solely on itself.
Elizabeth Banks shares relationship advice during Commencement speech Today.com Elizabeth Banks shares relationship advice during Commencement speech Actor, director, producer, and Penn alumna Elizabeth Banks shares meeting her husband on campus and the importance of building a safety net with a partner during her Commencement speech.
GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say. Here’s what to know CBS MoneyWatch GOP bill could add trillions to the U.S. deficit, some experts say. Here’s what to know The lowest-income Americans would end up paying more under a proposed tax bill, according to an analysis from the Penn Wharton Budget Model.
Patients with controlled psoriasis still face systemic inflammation, cardiometabolic risks Healio Patients with controlled psoriasis still face systemic inflammation, cardiometabolic risks A study co-authored by Joel M. Gelfand of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that residual inflammation persists among patients with psoriasis despite optimal disease response to biologic therapies, putting them at risk for broader health conditions.
Scientists edited genes inside a living person for the first time—and saved his life Popular Mechanics Scientists edited genes inside a living person for the first time—and saved his life Kiran Musunuru and Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas of the Perelman School of Medicine led a team from Penn and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia that used gene editing to heal a baby with a rare genetic condition.
Biden White House doctor Kevin O’Connor faces subpoena calls Newsweek Biden White House doctor Kevin O’Connor faces subpoena calls PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel says that former President Biden likely had prostate cancer growing and spreading for many years, perhaps even a decade.
FDA-approved Nerivio REN wearable device is a noninvasive, drug-free way to treat migraine headaches CBS News FDA-approved Nerivio REN wearable device is a noninvasive, drug-free way to treat migraine headaches Heidi Kling-Newnam of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the Nerivio REN device sends an electrical impulse via nerve fibers in the upper arm to get the brain to activate its own pain-relieving capabilities.
New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back NPR New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back A study co-authored by Eric Roberts of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that patients who lose access to Medicaid and Medicare coverage fill fewer prescriptions on average and are more likely to die, depending on their conditions and drug costs.
Dermatologists are alarmed about Gen Z’s dangerous new skincare trend Women’s Health Dermatologists are alarmed about Gen Z’s dangerous new skincare trend Susan C. Taylor of the Perelman School of Medicine says that skin protection efforts need to be doubled when UV is high, since that means there are many UV rays getting through.