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.
American women are about to inherit $50 trillion. What is the Great Wealth Transfer? USA Today American women are about to inherit $50 trillion. What is the Great Wealth Transfer? According to a 2021 analysis by researchers at the Wharton School, Americans are most likely to inherit between the ages of 56 and 65.
FDA significantly limits access to COVID-19 vaccines Science News FDA significantly limits access to COVID-19 vaccines Susan Ellenberg of the Perelman School of Medicine wants to avoid a situation where people who don’t fall into a “recommended” category couldn’t get a vaccine if they wanted it.
The White House’s tax bill will consider SALT (again). What’s that mean for you? USA Today The White House’s tax bill will consider SALT (again). What’s that mean for you? Kent Smetters of the Wharton School says that protective zoning privileges existing homeowners at the expense of new development, which leads to increased property taxes in some higher-income states.
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.