Through
4/26
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
Penn In the News
Diane Spatz of the School of Nursing says that teaching people how to breastfeed is an uphill battle in the U.S.
Penn In the News
A new master’s in professional nursing is highlighted.
Penn In the News
Heath Schmidt of the School of Nursing explains how addictive drugs such as cocaine and opioids are generally thought to “hijack” the brain’s natural reward pathways and why semaglutide is complicated in relation to addiction.
Penn In the News
Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing says that nurse-ratio legislation has improved patient care and staffing shortages.
Penn In the News
Colleen Tewksbury of the School of Nursing says that caffeine may increase total calorie output for some people but shouldn’t be expected to have a major impact on weight or daily calorie balance.
Penn In the News
A weeklong symposium at Penn organized by José Bauermeister of the School of Nursing will brainstorm ways to educate medical providers about special needs in the LGBTQ community.
Penn In the News
Lauren Massimo of the School of Nursing says that the surrounding environment is extremely important when talking to someone with Alzheimer’s.
Penn In the News
Trustee and alumnus William Lauder of the Wharton School is profiled for his investments in Philadelphia’s educational institutions, including a landmark gift from the Lauder family to the School of Nursing.
Penn In the News
Kenrick Cato of the School of Nursing says, “AI should be used as clinical decision support and not to replace the expert. Hospital administrators need to understand there are lots of things an algorithm can’t see in a clinical setting.”
Penn In the News
Research by Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing suggested that standardizing nurse-to-patient ratios could prevent deaths, save hospitals money, and boost patient satisfaction.