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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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Dextromethorphan: Why It’s Not Just Cough Medicine
Laura Modafferi of the Perelman School of Medicine writes a collaborative blog about cold medicines containing dextromethorphan.
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What Phila. Experts Are Saying About the Obamacare Ruling
David Grande of the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School is quoted about the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act.
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Police Shootings in Philadelphia Plunge
David Rudovsky of the Law School comments on the reduction in shootings in Philadelphia.
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What Does It Cost to Develop a Drug and Should We Really Care?
Mark Pauly of the Wharton School writes about the costs associated with developing a new drug.
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From Nepal, Lesson on Preparedness, Recovery
Michael Useem, Howard Kunreuther and Erwann Michel-Kerjan of the Wharton School write about lessons to be learned from the earthquake in Nepal.
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Young Minds and Ecstasy a Harmful Mix
Frances Jensen of the Perelman School of Medicine writes about the short and long-term effects of potent drugs on young minds.
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Russian Punk Activists Pussy Riot Speak at Penn
Kevin Platt of the School of Arts & Sciences is mentioned for moderating an event featuring Russian punk-political activist duo Pussy Riot. William Burke-White of the Law School is also mentioned as the director of the Perry World House that is set to officially open in January.
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Teens Need to Understand How Their Brains Work
Frances Jensen of the Perelman School of Medicine writes about the importance of teenagers learning about how their brains function.
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Philadelphia Doesn’t Need More Charter Schools
Amy Brown of the School of Arts & Sciences co-authors an op-ed about the Philadelphia public school system and the influx of charter schools.
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The Fine Line Between News and ‘Truthiness’
Dean Michael Delli Carpini of the Annenberg School for Communication contributes an op-ed about “truthiness.”