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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Experts Back Angelina Jolie Pitt in Choices for Cancer Prevention
Susan Domchek of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted about cancer prevention options and Penn’s Basser Research Center is mentioned.
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Weight Loss Doesn’t Always Lead to Happiness
Anthony Fabricatore of the Perelman School of Medicine is cited for his 2011 review of various weight-loss methods and symptoms of depression in obese people.
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Greening Vacant Lots in Philly Is Good for Your Heart [Before and After Photos]
Eugenia South of the Perelman School of Medicine talks about researching how walking by green spaces reduces stress.
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Video: Stigma Around Physician-assisted Dying Lingers
Ezekiel Emanuel of the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School comments on physician-assisted dying.
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Audio: Keynote Address at Royal College of Physicians
Flaura Winston of the Perelman School of Medicine is interviewed about ADHD and driving.
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Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Disputed Diagnosis Imprisons Parents
Susan Margulies of the Perelman School of Medicine speaks on the difficulty of studying brain injuries in infants.
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How Real-life Al Rivals ‘Terminator’: Robots Take the Shot
Jonathan Moreno of the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Arts & Sciences comments on the military’s increased interest in neuroscience and artificial intelligence.
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Resource Guide: Penn Researchers Use Body’s Immune System to Target Leukemia
Carl June of the Perelman School of Medicine is highlighted for leading research therapy that transforms the body’s immune system, using a deactivated HIV virus, to identify and kill leukemia cells.
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Weight-loss Drugs Seek Acceptance From Patients and Physicians
Thomas Wadden of the Perelman School of Medicine says health-care practitioners are cautious about weight-loss medications because of their inconsistent history.
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HUP Doctors and Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Compare Notes on Treatment and Recovery
Douglas Smith of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests the best way for medical professionals to help traumatic brain injury patients.