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One step closer to an at-home, rapid COVID-19 test

The lab of César de la Fuente is working on a paper-based biosensor that could provide results in minutes. Clinical trials began Jan. 5.

EKG monitor measuring blood pressure in a hospital room.

Commonly used blood pressure medications are safe for COVID-19 patients

A Penn Medicine-led trial found medications to be neither beneficial or harmful in the treatment of hospitalized patients.

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How can the world allocate COVID-19 vaccines fairly?

It’s an ethical question many Penn experts are contemplating. One fact is certain, they say: Distribution must not exacerbate disparities and inequities in health care.

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Monitoring patients remotely brings fourfold decline in rehospitalization after joint replacements

The rate of hospital readmissions for hip and knee replacement patients declined from roughly 12% to 3% when they were enrolled in a “hovering” program.

Community spread of COVID-19 tied to patient survival rates at area hospitals

Discovering wide variation in hospitals’ COVID-19 survival rates, researchers found that the levels of COVID-19 in the surrounding community was likely the driving factor.

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Self-awareness can drive behavior change, reprogram the brain’s reward system

Most people break New Year’s resolutions within a few weeks. Neuroscientist Vera Ludwig offers six tips to move mindfully through this process, leading to a greater chance for success.

James M. Wilson, director of the Gene Therapy Program, the Rose H. Weiss Professor and director of the Orphan Disease Center, and a professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine.

Repurposing a proven gene therapy approach to treat, prevent COVID-19

In a Q&A, Penn Medicine’s James M. Wilson discusses using adeno-associated viral vectors to transport a lab-made antibody cocktail into the body. This method, delivered via nasal spray or mist, has the potential to act as a “bioshield” against SARS-CoV-2.

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First COVID-19 vaccines arrive at Penn Medicine

By week’s end, the health system expects to receive about 9,275 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for its frontline teams.

Jameson’s term extended as head of Penn Health System and Perelman School of Medicine

Penn president Amy Gutmann announced that Jameson will serve as dean of the Perelman School of Medicine through June 30, 2025.

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Gun injuries in the U.S. each day number 329—for every death, two survive

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine examine trends in fatal and nonfatal firearm injuries to inform prevention strategies.

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