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Perelman School of Medicine
Tapping into Twitter to Help Recruit Cancer Patients into #ClinicalTrials
Twitter may be an effective, untapped resource to stimulate interest in cancer clinical trials and boost enrollment, physicians at the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvaniasuggest in a new research letter in JAMA Oncology. Analyzing thousands of lung cancer tweets on the social media site revealed that a surprisingly large number were about clinical trials, particularly ones on immunotherapy, although none were used for recruitment.
Blocking Transfer of Calcium to Cell's Powerhouse Selectively Kills Cancer Cells, Suggesting a New Way to Fight the Disease
Inhibiting the transfer of calcium ions into the cell’s powerhouse is specifically toxic to cancer cells, according to an article published this week in Cell Reports by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Ramon Diaz-Arrastia Appointed Presidential Professor at Penn
Ramon Diaz-Arrastia has been named the ninth Presidential Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, effective July 1. A world-leading expert in traumatic brain injury, Diaz-Arrastia will be Presidential Professor of Neurology in Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine.
Three Penn Researchers Awarded 2016 Sloan Fellowships
Three University of Pennsylvania faculty members are among recipients of this year’s Sloan Research Fellowship, two from Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine, one from Penn’s
7th Annual Penn Public Policy Challenge Finals
WHO & WHAT: The Public Policy Challenge invites students from across the University of Pennsylvania to develop a policy proposal based on an issue that affects Philadelphia, such as education, public health, homelessness, recidivism and others.
Penn Medicine Research Finds Drug That Curbs Heavy Drinking is More Effective in Patients with Specific Genotype
The drug topiramate (Topamax) is effective at helping alcohol-dependent individuals and heavy drinkers avoid heavy drinking, but many patients and clinicians have shied away from using the drug due to its reputation for side effects, such as drowsiness and cognitive difficulties.
Penn Research: An FDA-approved Alzheimer’s Drug Could Help Smokers Quit
Despite several safe drug therapies available to help smokers quit, three-quarters report relapsing within six months of a quit attempt.
New Mathematical Model Explains Variability in Mutation Rates Across the Human Genome
It turns out that the type, how frequent, and where new mutations occur in the human genome depends on which DNA building blocks are nearby, found researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in an advanced online study
3D Mammography Improves Cancer Detection and Cuts "Call Backs" Over Three Years
The increased cancer detection and reduced call backs associated with 3D mammography, also known as Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT), can be maintained years after a patient’s first DBT screening with regularly scheduled DBT imaging, according to a JAMA Oncology study published
Researchers Find Testosterone Treatment Improves Sexual Activity, Walking Ability and Mood in Men Over 65
As men age, their testosterone levels decrease, but prior studies of the effects of administering testosterone to older men have been inconclusive.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
Is there a chemical link to memory loss? Penn researchers get $11M to study dementia causes
The National Institutes of Health have awarded $11 million to Aimin Chen of the Perelman School of Medicine to study the link between chemical exposures and dementia.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
COVID patient who survived coma reunites with Penn care team
A COVID patient who survived his coma recently reunited with the Penn Medicine care team that helped save his life, including Jennifer Olenik of the Perelman School of Medicine.
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CNN
Vaping immediately affects vascular health and oxygen levels, study shows, even without nicotine
Research published by Marianne Nabbout while a resident at the Perelman School of Medicine finds that vaping has an immediate effect on blood vessels even if an e-cigarette doesn’t contain nicotine.
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Fox 29 (Philadelphia)
Former patient gives thanks to PA hospital staff after surviving coma, COVID-19 battle
A former COVID patient who spent six months in a coma returned to thank the Penn Medicine team that contributed to his survival, including Megan Carr-Lettieri.
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Forbes
Insomnia may be more common than you think. Here’s what to know
According to Penn Medicine, about 1 in 4 Americans experiences difficulty with sleep each year.
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