Poor sleep could clog your arteries. A mouse study shows how that might happen Penn In the News Science Poor sleep could clog your arteries. A mouse study shows how that might happen The Perelman School of Medicine’s Namni Goel weighed in on a new study that found that poor sleep can clog arteries. The art of talking about science The art of talking about science Paul Offit of Penn Medicine and CHOP offers five tips for better communicating tough scientific topics to the public—and standing up for science in the process. Treating opioid addicts is expensive. States want drug makers to fund it Penn In the News Huffington Post Treating opioid addicts is expensive. States want drug makers to fund it Daniel Polsky of the Perelman School of Medicine weighed in on the high cost of treatments for opioid addiction. “It’s in insurers’ interest to cover addiction medications, and it’s in the patients’ interest too,” Polsky said. “It’s the cheapest and most effective treatment available.” Hospitals could play bigger role in preventing gun violence, study says Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Hospitals could play bigger role in preventing gun violence, study says A new study co-authored by Kit Delgado of the Perelman School of Medicine proposes that emergency rooms could help prevent gun violence. “The emergency department may be [gunshot victims’] only contact with the health care system, and what we know is that represents an opportunity to try and prevent a repeat injury,” said Delgado. What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, found that the strongest critics actually know less—a pattern similar for gene therapy, but not for climate change. Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? Mary Javian, chair of career studies at the Curtis Institute, Tempy Small, a program participant, and Adam Pangburn, coordinator of community performance at Curtis, participated in a drum circle to close out the final “Creative Expression through Music” session. Nick DiBerardino (not pictured) lead the classes, which were coordinated by Penn graduate students Sarah Bujno and Matt Volpe (in the background). Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? That’s the aim of a recently completed pilot program connecting Penn Memory Center patients, Penn graduate students, and Curtis Institute musicians. Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them The research, from Penn Nursing and Annenberg, points to a need to change the feedback loop on these channels and to dispel myths about what constitutes normal behaviors. A new, virtual tool in the very real fight against opioid overdoses Students in the Penn School of Nursing test out a virtual reality training for administering the drug Narcan in the event of an opioid overdose. Results from this experiment led researchers to conclude that such simulation sessions could be as effective for training health care providers on the topic as in-person simulation training sessions. A new, virtual tool in the very real fight against opioid overdoses Researchers from Penn Nursing and the Annenberg School have found that an immersive Narcan training video is as effective as in-person simulation trainings. Does teen cannabis use lead to behavior problems—or vice versa? Does teen cannabis use lead to behavior problems—or vice versa? Research led by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that cannabis use among teens does not appear to lead to greater conduct problems or greater affiliation with other teens who smoke cannabis, which previous research had suggested to be possible. Black and Hispanic Americans have a harder time quitting cigarettes. Will this Penn study find a way to help? Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Black and Hispanic Americans have a harder time quitting cigarettes. Will this Penn study find a way to help? Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine, led by Scott Halpern, are exploring better ways to support smoking cessation in black and Latino populations. “We’re confident that if we succeed in producing this evidence, health systems and payers will respond,” Halpern said. Load More
The art of talking about science The art of talking about science Paul Offit of Penn Medicine and CHOP offers five tips for better communicating tough scientific topics to the public—and standing up for science in the process.
Treating opioid addicts is expensive. States want drug makers to fund it Penn In the News Huffington Post Treating opioid addicts is expensive. States want drug makers to fund it Daniel Polsky of the Perelman School of Medicine weighed in on the high cost of treatments for opioid addiction. “It’s in insurers’ interest to cover addiction medications, and it’s in the patients’ interest too,” Polsky said. “It’s the cheapest and most effective treatment available.” Hospitals could play bigger role in preventing gun violence, study says Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Hospitals could play bigger role in preventing gun violence, study says A new study co-authored by Kit Delgado of the Perelman School of Medicine proposes that emergency rooms could help prevent gun violence. “The emergency department may be [gunshot victims’] only contact with the health care system, and what we know is that represents an opportunity to try and prevent a repeat injury,” said Delgado. What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, found that the strongest critics actually know less—a pattern similar for gene therapy, but not for climate change. Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? Mary Javian, chair of career studies at the Curtis Institute, Tempy Small, a program participant, and Adam Pangburn, coordinator of community performance at Curtis, participated in a drum circle to close out the final “Creative Expression through Music” session. Nick DiBerardino (not pictured) lead the classes, which were coordinated by Penn graduate students Sarah Bujno and Matt Volpe (in the background). Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? That’s the aim of a recently completed pilot program connecting Penn Memory Center patients, Penn graduate students, and Curtis Institute musicians. Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them The research, from Penn Nursing and Annenberg, points to a need to change the feedback loop on these channels and to dispel myths about what constitutes normal behaviors. A new, virtual tool in the very real fight against opioid overdoses Students in the Penn School of Nursing test out a virtual reality training for administering the drug Narcan in the event of an opioid overdose. Results from this experiment led researchers to conclude that such simulation sessions could be as effective for training health care providers on the topic as in-person simulation training sessions. A new, virtual tool in the very real fight against opioid overdoses Researchers from Penn Nursing and the Annenberg School have found that an immersive Narcan training video is as effective as in-person simulation trainings. Does teen cannabis use lead to behavior problems—or vice versa? Does teen cannabis use lead to behavior problems—or vice versa? Research led by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that cannabis use among teens does not appear to lead to greater conduct problems or greater affiliation with other teens who smoke cannabis, which previous research had suggested to be possible. Black and Hispanic Americans have a harder time quitting cigarettes. Will this Penn study find a way to help? Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Black and Hispanic Americans have a harder time quitting cigarettes. Will this Penn study find a way to help? Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine, led by Scott Halpern, are exploring better ways to support smoking cessation in black and Latino populations. “We’re confident that if we succeed in producing this evidence, health systems and payers will respond,” Halpern said. Load More
Hospitals could play bigger role in preventing gun violence, study says Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Hospitals could play bigger role in preventing gun violence, study says A new study co-authored by Kit Delgado of the Perelman School of Medicine proposes that emergency rooms could help prevent gun violence. “The emergency department may be [gunshot victims’] only contact with the health care system, and what we know is that represents an opportunity to try and prevent a repeat injury,” said Delgado. What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, found that the strongest critics actually know less—a pattern similar for gene therapy, but not for climate change. Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? Mary Javian, chair of career studies at the Curtis Institute, Tempy Small, a program participant, and Adam Pangburn, coordinator of community performance at Curtis, participated in a drum circle to close out the final “Creative Expression through Music” session. Nick DiBerardino (not pictured) lead the classes, which were coordinated by Penn graduate students Sarah Bujno and Matt Volpe (in the background). Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? That’s the aim of a recently completed pilot program connecting Penn Memory Center patients, Penn graduate students, and Curtis Institute musicians. Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them The research, from Penn Nursing and Annenberg, points to a need to change the feedback loop on these channels and to dispel myths about what constitutes normal behaviors. A new, virtual tool in the very real fight against opioid overdoses Students in the Penn School of Nursing test out a virtual reality training for administering the drug Narcan in the event of an opioid overdose. Results from this experiment led researchers to conclude that such simulation sessions could be as effective for training health care providers on the topic as in-person simulation training sessions. A new, virtual tool in the very real fight against opioid overdoses Researchers from Penn Nursing and the Annenberg School have found that an immersive Narcan training video is as effective as in-person simulation trainings. Does teen cannabis use lead to behavior problems—or vice versa? Does teen cannabis use lead to behavior problems—or vice versa? Research led by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that cannabis use among teens does not appear to lead to greater conduct problems or greater affiliation with other teens who smoke cannabis, which previous research had suggested to be possible. Black and Hispanic Americans have a harder time quitting cigarettes. Will this Penn study find a way to help? Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Black and Hispanic Americans have a harder time quitting cigarettes. Will this Penn study find a way to help? Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine, led by Scott Halpern, are exploring better ways to support smoking cessation in black and Latino populations. “We’re confident that if we succeed in producing this evidence, health systems and payers will respond,” Halpern said. Load More
What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? What do opponents of genetically modified foods really know about the science? The study, published in Nature Human Behaviour, found that the strongest critics actually know less—a pattern similar for gene therapy, but not for climate change.
Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? Mary Javian, chair of career studies at the Curtis Institute, Tempy Small, a program participant, and Adam Pangburn, coordinator of community performance at Curtis, participated in a drum circle to close out the final “Creative Expression through Music” session. Nick DiBerardino (not pictured) lead the classes, which were coordinated by Penn graduate students Sarah Bujno and Matt Volpe (in the background). Can music improve anxiety and depression for people with memory disorders? That’s the aim of a recently completed pilot program connecting Penn Memory Center patients, Penn graduate students, and Curtis Institute musicians.
Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them Black and Hispanic teens see risky behaviors on social media, but few actually post about them The research, from Penn Nursing and Annenberg, points to a need to change the feedback loop on these channels and to dispel myths about what constitutes normal behaviors.
A new, virtual tool in the very real fight against opioid overdoses Students in the Penn School of Nursing test out a virtual reality training for administering the drug Narcan in the event of an opioid overdose. Results from this experiment led researchers to conclude that such simulation sessions could be as effective for training health care providers on the topic as in-person simulation training sessions. A new, virtual tool in the very real fight against opioid overdoses Researchers from Penn Nursing and the Annenberg School have found that an immersive Narcan training video is as effective as in-person simulation trainings.
Does teen cannabis use lead to behavior problems—or vice versa? Does teen cannabis use lead to behavior problems—or vice versa? Research led by the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that cannabis use among teens does not appear to lead to greater conduct problems or greater affiliation with other teens who smoke cannabis, which previous research had suggested to be possible.
Black and Hispanic Americans have a harder time quitting cigarettes. Will this Penn study find a way to help? Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Black and Hispanic Americans have a harder time quitting cigarettes. Will this Penn study find a way to help? Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine, led by Scott Halpern, are exploring better ways to support smoking cessation in black and Latino populations. “We’re confident that if we succeed in producing this evidence, health systems and payers will respond,” Halpern said.