General anesthesia appears safe for C-sections
A study led by Mark Neuman of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that general anesthesia is a reasonable option for women giving birth via C-section, especially when spinal or epidural nerve blocks are ineffective.
For most people, a bigger salary can make you happier—just not at your job, new Ivy League study finds
Research from Matt Killingworth of the Wharton School shows that the more you earn the happier you’re likely to be, with no point of diminishing returns.
12 unusual symptoms of menopause
Arina Chesnokova of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses women reporting joint pain during menopause.
Bethlehem Police welcome new K-9 to the force
Officer John Gregoris and his new partner K-9, Lucca, celebrated their graduation from a 12-week Police K-9 Patrol Training Course at Penn’s Working Dog Center.
Researchers reveal rosemary extract in viral skincare trend is worth the hype
AI is writing performance reviews. What could go wrong?
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says AI can sometimes provide a more objective assessment of an employee’s performance.
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A serendipitous find leads to lifesaving discoveries
This simple tactic can help you ‘future-proof your career,’ says Wharton psychologist and bestselling author
Adam Grant of the Wharton School recommends thinking like a scientist when making a career or company more resilient in times of crisis.
Penn and CHOP will test gene therapy for rare diseases with a new FDA trial protocol
A team led by Kiran Musunuru and Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas of the Perelman School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will test the CRISPR framework for treating customized gene therapies for urea cycle disorders related to any one of seven genes.
Adam Grant on lessons from the pandemic, datum versus data, and how abstract numbers can lead to very real human outcomes
Adam Grant of the Wharton School says data are information gathered through systematic and rigorous observation.