Here’s what a swimmer’s ear infection feels like—and how to get rid of it Self Magazine Here’s what a swimmer’s ear infection feels like—and how to get rid of it The Perelman School of Medicine’s Tiffany Chao is quoted on the excruciating pain associated with ear infection.
Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Everyday Health Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Jena Shaw Tronieri of the Perelman School of Medicine is recruiting 120 patients with obesity who are taking semaglutide for a 72-week clinical trial to study the long-term effects of the medication on appetite.
The new ‘abnormal’: Experts agree climate change will intensify droughts and heatwaves in the future Salon.com The new ‘abnormal’: Experts agree climate change will intensify droughts and heatwaves in the future A study co-authored by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences concludes that the recent series of heat waves, wildfires, and other extreme weather events are just the beginning of the disasters spawned by climate change.
Medicaid payment proposal for health aides rankles home health companies Axios Medicaid payment proposal for health aides rankles home health companies Researchers at Penn have found that the number of home care workers per 100 recipients fell by 12% between 2013 and 2019. They concluded that investments in the workforce are necessary to reverse the trend.
‘Not a record to celebrate’: Humanity just experienced the hottest day in recorded history Salon.com ‘Not a record to celebrate’: Humanity just experienced the hottest day in recorded history Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted on research that shows the planet is heading toward a future where massive heat waves and droughts occur to one-fifth of the planet on a regular basis.
America’s power disconnection crisis: In 31 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment in a heat wave The Conversation America’s power disconnection crisis: In 31 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment in a heat wave Sanya Carley of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design co-writes that an alarming number of Americans risk losing access to utility service altogether because they can’t pay their bills.
ESG investment returns face a slowdown Financial Times ESG investment returns face a slowdown Robert Stambaugh and Lucian Taylor of the Wharton School co-write that environmentally friendly stocks have tended to outperform others but that past performance is the opposite of what to expect in the future.
Penn moves forward with performing arts center designed by Steven Holl Architects The Architect’s Newspaper Penn moves forward with performing arts center designed by Steven Holl Architects President Liz Magill comments on the new Student Performing Arts Center that will maximize visibility of creative life on campus.
In business, ‘flat’ structures rarely work. Is there a solution? The New York Times In business, ‘flat’ structures rarely work. Is there a solution? Saerom (Ronnie) Lee of the Wharton School says that flat organizational structures tend to work best at smaller companies, including start-ups.
‘Armageddon’ is 25 years old: Scientists agree this problematic blockbuster aged like warm milk Salon.com ‘Armageddon’ is 25 years old: Scientists agree this problematic blockbuster aged like warm milk Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that a scene mocking scientists in the movie “Armageddon” is vicious, ignorant, and mean-spirited.