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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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The Measles Challenge for Doctors: Recognizing a Disease They Have Never Seen
Todd Barton of the Perelman School of Medicine says, “The diagnosis is not hard to make once you suspect the disease.”
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Less Invasive Heart Catheter Procedure Faces Tricky Balancing Act From Government
Howard Herrmann of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on catheter-implanted valves.
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Which GOP Candidate Will Adopt the “Three-Parent Embryo”?
Jonathan Moreno of the Perelman School of Medicine and the School of Arts & Sciences blogs about Republican candidates and their stance on the concept of a “three-parent embryo.”
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Nagging Patients Aren’t to Blame for Overtesting in Medicine
Ezekiel Emanuel of the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School comments on leading a study about cancer patients requesting medical treatment.
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Why Eggs and Other Cholesterol-laden Foods Pose Little or No Health Risk
Dan Rader of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on how cholesterol is produced in your blood.
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Adults With Autism Are Left to Navigate a Jarring World
The research of Edward Brodkin from the Perelman School of Medicine is profiled in this article on adult autism.
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Treat or Transport? Trauma Centers to Study Medic Treatment for Gunshot & Stabbing Victims
Patrick Kim of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted about making smart decisions in trauma centers.
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Smartphone Apps Keep Pace With Costly Fitness Trackers
Mitesh Patel of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on researching the accuracy of smartphone fitness applications and wearable fitness trackers.
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Signs of Sleep Debt Found in the Blood
Amita Sehgal of the Perelman School of Medicine is mentioned for researching signs of sleep debt.
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Outreach to Botswana Brings Art to Philadelphia
Harvey Friedman of the Perelman School of Medicine and wife Cindy Friedman are highlighted for traveling with the Botswana-Penn Partnership and buying art to bring back to Philadelphia.