The overlooked effects of fireworks The overlooked effects of fireworks For veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder, fireworks and loud pyrotechnics can add stress and trigger physical reactions, as they mimic the stimuli of combat.
High sensitivity tech offers a potential COVID-19 testing solution Hui Chen, a postdoctoral research of pathology and laboratory medicine, at work developing a high-sensitivity rapid COVID-19 test in the laboratory of Ping Wang. (Image: Penn Medicine) High sensitivity tech offers a potential COVID-19 testing solution A new diagnostic tool developed at Penn by Ping Wang uses highly sensitive and portable technology for rapid antigen testing.
Long-term use of muscle relaxants has skyrocketed since 2005 Long-term use of muscle relaxants has skyrocketed since 2005 Penn Medicine researchers found the drugs were prescribed disproportionately to older adults, often concurrently with opioids, despite warnings against this dangerous combination.
Coping with COVID stress: From pandemic brain fog to resilience Coping with COVID stress: From pandemic brain fog to resilience While feelings of anxiety and concern are normal during a crisis, stress can impact people in a variety of ways. Practicing mindfulness and increasing resilience can combat the physical manifestations of anxiety.
To heal meniscus injuries, researchers go to the heart of a cell To heal meniscus injuries, researchers go to the heart of a cell Using an enzyme inhibitor in meniscus cells, a Penn team is able to soften the cells’ nucleus and promote access to previously impassible tissue.
Glowing dye may aid in eliminating cancer David Holt of the School of Veterinary Medicine and colleagues have been using an innovative imaging technique to seek out cancer in dogs undergoing surgery. (Image: John Donges) Glowing dye may aid in eliminating cancer In dogs with mammary tumors, researchers from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Perelman School of Medicine used a substance that glows under near-infrared light to illuminate cancer.
Can spending time in nature prevent or lessen postpartum depression? The aim of the pilot project, Nurtured in Nature, was to get new mothers to spend more time outdoors in spaces near their homes, like Clark Park in West Philadelphia. Can spending time in nature prevent or lessen postpartum depression? Nurtured in Nature, a pilot project in Black communities conducted by Penn Medicine’s Eugenia South, aims to find out.
Researchers identify novel genetic variants linked to Type 2 diabetes Researchers identify novel genetic variants linked to Type 2 diabetes Largest-ever study of its kind finds variants that may predispose some people to develop the disease and related conditions like coronary heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
Pregnant in the pandemic: How Penn Medicine supports new and expectant parents Pregnant in the pandemic: How Penn Medicine supports new and expectant parents Medical staff in Penn’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology are meeting the challenge of optimizing care for pregnant patients during the pandemic.
Police killings and Black mental health Police killings and Black mental health Specialists from across the Penn community discuss the mental health impacts of Black people being subjected to videos of African Americans being killed by the police.