5/18
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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I grew up poor, but my mom’s ‘unsafe’ life lesson helped me become a millionaire
Research from the University of Pennsylvania in 2014 proved that just contemplating a backup plan is the very thing that might force you to need one.
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Adam Grant talks finding hope and inspiration in the new year
Adam Grant of the Wharton School appears on “Sunday Spotlight” to explain why the new year is the ideal moment for people to set goals and make life changes.
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Some cancer patients forgo lifesaving medications because of high cost
PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel comments on the problem with the Food and Drug Administration’s accelerated approval program for new cancer drugs.
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These companies will pay for abortion-related travel for employees
If companies offer to provide interstate travel for pregnancy terminations, some states may object. Some Republican legislators may object to that, says Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School. Kermit Roosevelt of Penn Carey Law says, “It’s going to get complicated.”
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Experimental approach to treating pancreatic cancer heralded as a success
The Perelman School of Medicine’s Carl June is quoted about a new gene therapy shrank the tumors of a woman with pancreatic cancer.
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Are sound machines actually good for sleep?
Mathias Basner of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about his study on how white noise impacts sleep: “There simply is not enough research out there, so we can neither conclude they work nor that they are harmful.”
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Is it safe to go to a nail salon now? What experts want you to know
Carolyn Cannuscio of the Perelman School of Medicine said pursuing nail services might still be too high risk for many. "A manicure is a luxury personal care service, and it requires close, sustained physical contact. Most importantly, it is optional, and it can and should be avoided while there is ample community transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19," she said.
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What is Havening? Experts weigh in on Justin Bieber's stress-relieving technique
Melissa Hunt of the School of Arts and Sciences recommended evidence-based interventions for anxiety. “If someone is suffering enough that their ability to function or get joy out of life is impaired in some way, then cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is by far the best supported form of psychotherapy for anxiety of various types,” she said.
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Why it matters when celebrities like Jessica Simpson and Brad Pitt talk about sobriety
Edwin Kim of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about how celebrity testimonials can help people struggling with addiction to pursue sobriety. “Whether it’s a tragic event or a joyful [story] we often reflect upon ourselves and we may wonder if we, in fact, have a problematic relationship with a substance,” he said.
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Veterans with PTSD struggle to parent, but help is available
Leah Blain of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the difficulties of parenting for veterans with PTSD. “That feeling being jumpy or on guard—you can imagine how that is going to translate with the kiddos. They have so much energy, which is wonderful, but it is a lot to process all the time if your symptoms are working all the time,” she said.