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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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FBI Official: Data Encryption Putting Criminal Suspects ‘Above the Law’
Matt Blaze of the School of Engineering and Applied Science is quoted.
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A ‘Brain Power’ Pill May Not Be Too Far From Reality
Martha Farah of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “Brain sci-fi can help us see how specific changes in brain function might play out.”
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Chinese Investors Tense as Stocks Tank Again
Marshall Meyer of the Wharton School is quoted about the Chinese stock market.
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Pornography Foes: Make This a Health Issue
Mary Anne Layden of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on pornography as a public health issue.
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Researchers to Kids: Drink More Water
Stanley Goldfarb of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted about a study of hydration levels among American children and teens.
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New Cholesterol-lowering Drugs Hold Promise, at a Projected Price Tag
Daniel Rader of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the price and effectiveness of new cholesterol-lowering drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors.
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Demand for Travel Nurses Hits a 20-year High
Linda Aiken of the School of Nursing said, “Our study showed these nurses could be lifesavers. Hiring temporary nurses can alleviate shortages that could produce higher patient mortality.”
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Survey: Aging America Comes With Greater Sense of Duty by Children
Frank Furstenberg of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “The family is very actively involved in supporting both the elderly and the young. It’s a challenging task and it’s going to get more challenging.”
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How to Fix America’s Retirement Problems
Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School says, “The first pillar of old-age support, namely our national Social Security system, is running into the red.”
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Penn Senior Wins $100K to Build Clinic and School in His Ghana Village
Senior Shadrack Frimpong of the School of Arts & Sciences is featured as one of the 2015 recipients of a President’s Engagement Prize and for his plans to open a community clinic and girls’ school in Ghana.