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New pain management protocol sends 92% of cancer surgery patients home without opioids

A Penn study of robotic urologic surgery patients points to a key step in overcoming opioid crisis—start patients with over the counter medications, and only use opioids if they are really needed.

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Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems

A Penn study of nearly 3,000 fourth, fifth, and sixth graders in China revealed strong connections between 30 to 60 minutes of shuteye at least three days a week and positive outcomes in a handful of areas.

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Penn Medicine releases free, ‘self-service’ AI tool for data analytics

The Penn Medicine Institute for Biomedical Informatics has launched a free, open-source automated machine learning system for data analysis that is designed for anyone to use.

New spinal muscle atrophy treatment gains approval

Zolgensma is based on a delivery system discovered by a Penn gene therapy pioneer, marking a new milestone in treating the rare disease.

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Eczema’s effect on children differs by race

A Penn study finds racial disparities in school attendance due to common skin condition, with Hispanic and black children more likely to miss school due to eczema than white children.

The particle accelerator, which sends protons down a beamline as long as a football field through three-story-high gantries, delivers the most cutting-edge proton therapy there is.

Proton therapy side-effects found fewer than conventional radiation

In the largest study of its kind, Penn researchers compare overall adverse events of proton and photon therapies.

Compound’s benefits aren’t tied to the body clock

New research from Penn Medicine overturns what was previously known about a compound associated with reductions in obesity and diabetes risk.

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Cancer screening rates decline when patients see doctors later in day

Compared to patients who see their primary care doctor earlier in the day, cancer screening rates decline significantly as the day goes on, according to a new study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine and Wharton School.

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How do you find a virus that’s completely unknown?

A team of microbiologists and pulmonologists at Penn have scanned genome databases and found a new abundant viral family associated with disease.

Cognitive enhancers are considered largely acceptable at the workplace

A new study from Penn Medicine neurologists finds the general public largely views the use of cognitive enhancers such as Adderall as an acceptable practice when used by adults in the workplace.

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