5/18
Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Are latent viruses causing long COVID-19 symptoms? Patient groups push for testing
Benjamin Abramoff of the Perelman School of Medicine said that the Post-COVID Assessment and Recovery Clinic doesn’t test patients for viral reactivation. “Given that these are seen in other disease processes, we do not think this is likely the driver of long-term symptoms,” he said.
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Tesla failed to oversee Elon Musk’s tweets, SEC argued in letters
Jill Fisch of the Law School weighed in on a court-ordered policy requiring Elon Musk’s tweets to be preapproved by Tesla lawyers. “It’s hard to draft a court order that allows for some communication but also potentially constrains or monitors it,” she said. “The first time out, it’s going to be an imperfect tool.”
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What I wish I knew as a college freshman
Anjalee Bhuyan, a rising senior in the College of Arts and Sciences, advised college students to pursue opportunities that bring meaning and joy into their lives, rather than simply striving to build a strong resume.
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Should young adults stretch financially to buy a home?
Susan Wachter of the Wharton School said that young potential home buyers should resist the temptation to stretch their finances to take advantage of low interest rates. “Stretching to borrow can seem like the right thing to do, to take advantage of low rates, especially when young buyers think about all the years they have to both pay down the mortgage and to increase their earnings,” she said. “But buyer’s remorse can take over if and when housing prices plummet, especially if this occurs along with a recession.”
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You only need one beauty product—This is it
Kathy Peiss of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on the shift in beauty routines during the pandemic, where after a year of homebound isolation, people are considering how much time they want to spend on makeup.
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AstraZeneca struggles with data needed for COVID-19 vaccine’s approval
PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel is quoted on how FDA review of vaccines may impact vaccination rates.
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COVID-19 vaccine issues present new challenge for J&J
Cait Lamberton of the Wharton School weighed in on how the FDA’s recommendation to pause distribution of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will affect the company’s reputation. “I don’t think this is going to be a huge dagger in J&J’s heart,” she said. “They’ve seen this stuff before. They’ve had plenty of product crises.”
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Microsoft bulks up with $16 billion deal for Nuance Communications
PIK Professor Herbert Hovenkamp said Microsoft may be pursing large acquisitions now in case the regulatory environment becomes more restrictive in the future. “It’s a bit like gun control,” he said. “As soon as somebody is sniffing around about increasing legislation, everyone goes out and buys guns.”
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‘Invisible Beauty: The Art of Archaeological Science’ review: More than meets the eye
A Penn Museum exhibition featuring scientific images of ancient artifacts was reviewed.
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AppleCare and other phone protection plans: Who should—and shouldn’t—buy them
Howard Kunreuther of the Wharton School said consumers often buy phone-protection plans in spite of the low risk of damage. “These are low-probability events by definition. That’s why money is being made by Apple and others,” he said. “People focus on the consequences, and they don’t think about the probability.”