Penn Vice Provost Ezekiel Emanuel named to President-elect Biden’s Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board Penn Vice Provost Ezekiel Emanuel named to President-elect Biden’s Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board Emanuel has been tapped as member of a team of leading public health and scientific experts to advise on the Biden-Harris COVID-19 response.
Wellness resources at your fingertips Wellness resources at your fingertips When facing the challenges of the current moment, Penn students, faculty, and staff have options to promote their emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
Fatal police shootings among Black Americans remain high, unchanged since 2015 Fatal police shootings among Black Americans remain high, unchanged since 2015 Violent encounters with police represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the U.S., especially among Black, Indigenous, and people of color. A new study characterizes trends and quantifies inequities across racial/ethnic groups.
‘Fast’ MRI detects breast cancers that 3-D mammograms may miss ‘Fast’ MRI detects breast cancers that 3-D mammograms may miss Abbreviated MRI shortens the screening time and requires only three sequences, while traditional ultrasound’s limitations don’t detect cancer as reliably for women with higher breast density.
Rare sparrows make guest appearance at Penn The birds likely have a rare genetic condition called albinism, which stems from a mutation that prevents proper melanin production. (Image: Doug Wiebe) Rare sparrows make guest appearance at Penn Earlier this year, Penn Medicine epidemiologist Doug Wiebe glimpsed two small all-white birds outside Van Pelt Library that turned out to be albino house sparrows. Their coloration is likely the result of a genetic condition in which a bird’s feathers lack pigment.
Media’s reporting on gun violence does not reflect reality Media’s reporting on gun violence does not reflect reality A new study looks at media reports in three cities and finds half of victims were covered in the news, but a disproportionate amount of attention was given to less common circumstances and victims.
The role of data in a world reshaped by COVID-19 The role of data in a world reshaped by COVID-19 Experts across Penn share their insights on how data and data science affect their fields in the context of an ongoing pandemic.
Direct-to-consumer COVID-19 testing Direct-to-consumer COVID-19 testing Concerns over direct-to-consumer COVID-19 tests may override the benefits, with issues of safety, efficacy, and ethics in question.
Magnetic field and hydrogels could be used to grow new cartilage Magnetic field and hydrogels could be used to grow new cartilage Instead of using synthetic materials, a Penn Medicine study shows magnets could be used to arrange cells to grow new tissues.
Workplace wellness programs could improve if more personalized Workplace wellness programs could improve if more personalized In a program that used three different types of behavioral nudges, a Penn Medicine study showed significantly different results for people with different personal and psychological characteristics.