Some cancer patients must travel hundreds of miles for medication The Wall Street Journal Some cancer patients must travel hundreds of miles for medication An analysis led by the Perelman School of Medicine found that roughly 30% of the more than 5,000 independent oncologists in the U.S. have on-site pharmacies in their practices.
Business of Pride: Penn professor leading efforts to scale startups aimed at helping LGBTQ+ community Philadelphia Business Journal Business of Pride: Penn professor leading efforts to scale startups aimed at helping LGBTQ+ community Jose Bauermeister of the School of Nursing is profiled for his work with the Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative.
Home foreclosure activity spiked in May, but it’s not a crisis—at least, not yet Marketplace (NPR) Home foreclosure activity spiked in May, but it’s not a crisis—at least, not yet Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says that rising numbers of foreclosures bear watching but aren’t yet alarming.
Liberals try to reclaim ‘parents’ rights’ from conservatives in education The Washington Post Liberals try to reclaim ‘parents’ rights’ from conservatives in education Sigal Ben-Porath of the Graduate School of Education says that there’s been an acceleration of progressive education advocacy in response to book bans and anti-LGBTQ efforts.
After years of advocacy, Medicare finally extends coverage for kidney transplant recipients WHYY (Philadelphia) After years of advocacy, Medicare finally extends coverage for kidney transplant recipients Roy Bloom of the Perelman School of Medicine says that Medicare’s extended coverage only pays for immunosuppressive drugs and doesn’t cover doctor’s visits, lab tests, and other services needed by a kidney-transplant patient.
What founders should ask VC firms, post-SVB Inc. What founders should ask VC firms, post-SVB Luke Taylor of the Wharton School suggests that companies talk to failed startups that have prior experience with VC firms they’re considering.
Expert tips on keeping your teeth clean and healthy The Washington Post Expert tips on keeping your teeth clean and healthy Olivia Sheridan of the School of Dental Medicine says that electric brushes may be easier to use for people who lack manual dexterity or who care for someone who needs help brushing their teeth.
I-95 bridge collapse: What we know and don’t know Philadelphia Inquirer I-95 bridge collapse: What we know and don’t know Marilyn V. Howarth of the Perelman School of Medicine says that any carcinogens and particulates from the I-95 tanker-truck accident in Philadelphia would have been quickly dispersed and diluted once the fire was out.
Candles, clocks and throw pillows: Three charts show how Home Depot and Lowe’s pivoted to ‘soft-DIY’ CNN Candles, clocks and throw pillows: Three charts show how Home Depot and Lowe’s pivoted to ‘soft-DIY’ Barbara Kahn of the Wharton School says that the phasing out of COVID lockdowns led to a second wave of home projects: decorating.
Medical Mysteries: Why was her sleep so frighteningly out of whack? The Washington Post Medical Mysteries: Why was her sleep so frighteningly out of whack? Charles Bae of the Perelman School of Medicine says that it can take five to 10 years for patients to receive a narcolepsy diagnosis, although awareness of the disorder is increasing.