Can bias be reversed? Can bias be reversed? Mandatory education and training can improve awareness of implicit biases and how it may affect patient care, according to studies and fieldwork done in communities.
Promoting cross-campus collaborations in health research Yvonne Paterson of Penn Medicine and Penn Nursing (left) and Nicola Mason of Penn Vet (right) conduct cancer research that has advanced care for both dogs and people. (Photo: Peggy Peterson) Promoting cross-campus collaborations in health research The One Health Communications Group is a collaboration that brings together several schools and centers to develop groundbreaking health research in a cross-disciplinary and innovative environment.
Drug combination offers more effective care for patients suffering miscarriage Drug combination offers more effective care for patients suffering miscarriage In a new clinical trial, a two-drug combination of mifepristone and misoprostol shows increased efficacy in helping women avoid surgical procedures following a miscarriage
Let the sunshine in Let the sunshine in Our circadian rhythms need exposure to full spectrum natural light to stay in sync with the external environment. Limiting our access to natural lightwaves leaves our bodies out of balance.
One in four Americans develops insomnia each year iStock One in four Americans develops insomnia each year About 25 percent of Americans experience acute insomnia each year, but about 75 percent of these individuals recover without developing persistent poor sleep or chronic insomnia.
Why does sleep deprivation affect cognitive function of some more than others? Why does sleep deprivation affect cognitive function of some more than others? The key may be microRNAs, small non-coding RNAs that help regulate gene expression, according to a study from Penn Medicine and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Could a new blood test predict preterm labor? Michal Elovitz is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Perelman School of Medicine and director of the Maternal and Child Health Research Center. (Photo: Christian Peacock) Could a new blood test predict preterm labor? Research that included Medicine’s Michal Elovitz reveals that a non-invasive blood test might have the ability to determine a baby’s gestational age in utero and predict preterm delivery.
Despite their efficacy, life-saving drug prescriptions are denied by insurers Despite their efficacy, life-saving drug prescriptions are denied by insurers A new Penn study shows that both private and public insurers continue to deny coverage for effective hepatitis C drugs at high rates.
How baking soda may boost cancer therapy How baking soda may boost cancer therapy Researchers describe how acidity makes oxygen-starved cancer cells dormant and drug resistant, and efforts to reduce acidity may be the key to improved responses to immunotherapy.
Dermatologists offer tips on how to prevent and detect skin cancer Dermatologists offer tips on how to prevent and detect skin cancer As Skin Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, Penn experts offer tips to spot skin cancer early, how to keep it away for good, and much more.