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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Audio: Is There a Criminal Brain? And Can It Be Modified?
Adrian Raine of the School of Arts & Sciences and the Perelman School of Medicine talks about his latest research on preventing violence by increasing nutritional supplement intake.
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Penn Doctor: Fear ‘Definitely Hampered’ Response to Ebola
Trish Henwood of the Perelman School of Medicine is featured for her trips to Liberia to help fight the Ebola outbreak.
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Young Minds and Ecstasy a Harmful Mix
Frances Jensen of the Perelman School of Medicine writes about the short and long-term effects of potent drugs on young minds.
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ICUs Give Life-saving Treatment to Many Patients With ‘Do Not Resuscitate’ Orders
Scott Halpern of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted about “do not resuscitate” orders and whether the location of the patient affects the decision to still receive CPR.
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Poverty Shrinks Brains From Birth
Martha Farah of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on research that reveals how the stress of growing up poor can affect a child’s brain development.
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Audio: Is ADHD an Epidemic?
J. Russell Ramsey of the Perelman School of Medicine joins a discussion about diagnosing and treating children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Should We Give Fetuses Painkillers Before We Abort Them?
Elaina Lin of the Perelman School of Medicine shares her perspective on fetal surgery and fetal pain research.
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NASA, Penn Study How Space Affects Astronaut’s Brain
Mathias Basner of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted about a study that developed a test to measure the effects of spaceflight on cognition.
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Gene Counselors Expect Resurgence of ‘Jolie Effect’
Katherine Nathanson of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted about BRCA testing.
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The Huge Influence of ‘Lunch Lady Land’
Mitesh Patel of the Perelman School of Medicine says, “Adopting and maintaining … healthier habits is challenging, and new strategies are needed.”