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Severe COVID-19 increases risk of life-threatening blood clots

A new Penn study finds the clotting condition, venous thromboembolism, was more common in those hospitalized with COVID-19 compared to those hospitalized with influenza.

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What the genomes of ancient humans can teach us about modern health

Iain Mathieson, an assistant professor of genetics, is working with two PURM interns to analyze genome data from ancient humans.

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Navigating travel with someone who has dementia

With the right planning, and proper expectations, Penn Medicine experts say a family vacation can accommodate the needs of individuals with dementia.

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A novel method for monitoring the ‘engine’ of pregnancy

By combining optical measurements with ultrasound, researchers were able to study oxygen levels in the placenta, paving the way for a better understanding of this complex, crucial organ.

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‘Trusted messengers’ distill science, debunk myths about COVID-19 vaccine

VaxUpPhillyFamilies, led by Penn’s School of Nursing, engages Philadelphia parents and caregivers as vaccine ambassadors to identify concerns and provide support related to COVID-19 vaccines, increase vaccine uptake, and address social support needs.

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Losing mom to brain cancer fuels an expert’s mission for breakthrough

Research by Gregory L. Beatty, who lost his mother to glioblastoma, and colleagues have found that immunotherapy might have some activity in patients with relapsed tumors, and a potential target location for immunotherapy in glioblastoma tumors.

Penn Medicine’s 1,500th lung transplant

The milestone transplant helped give new life to Garcia Bolton, a father, truck driver, poet, and lifelong Philadelphian.

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Cancer cells selectively load ‘drones’ to keep T cells from infiltrating tumors

Biologist Wei Guo and colleagues elucidate the process of sorting and loading cargo for these biological drones with implications for a more targeted and effective use of checkpoint inhibitor drugs in cancer treatment.

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Low effort, high reward: How making choices easy pays off in clinical trials

When researchers get highly favorable results, it’s imperative to capitalize on them. Applying the lessons learned to future work can expand the positive impact achieved.

Farhan Jivraj sits at a desk and looks at the topographic rug in the biophilic room

Can nature-inspired designs affect cognition and mood?

A team from the Center for Neuroaesthetics created a biophilic room to test the idea. Preliminary findings from a small pilot show promise, but also spur many questions about how to best use such a space.

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