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Coronavirus Research
A possible link between certain psoriasis treatments and respiratory-tract infection risk
A possible link between certain psoriasis treatments and respiratory-tract infection risk
After examining data from large trials of autoimmune-disease medications called Interleukin-17 inhibitors, researchers found individuals who took these treatments were more likely to develop symptoms associated with respiratory-tract infections.
What are the economic and health effects when states reopen?
What are the economic and health effects when states reopen?
New Penn Wharton Budget Model predicts 212,000 additional deaths related to the coronavirus but the recouping of around 18 million jobs by July 15 if all states fully reopen.
Sniffing out an unusually common phenomenon in COVID-19 patients
Sniffing out an unusually common phenomenon in COVID-19 patients
Researchers at Penn Medicine are working to understand how the COVID-19 virus works, and are finding it has unusual range in symptoms and behavior, including a loss of smell in some patients.
Coming together to solve the many scientific mysteries of COVID-19
Coming together to solve the many scientific mysteries of COVID-19
Putting some of their regular research projects on the back burner, researchers around Penn are digging into unknowns about the novel coronavirus from their deep and varied perspectives.
Penn Vet launches COVID-19 canine scent detection study
Penn Vet launches COVID-19 canine scent detection study
Canine surveillance could play key role as the United States reopens and anticipates possible second wave amid virus fears.
Penn Wharton Budget Model projects reopening states early could cause up to 233,000 extra deaths
Penn Wharton Budget Model projects reopening states early could cause up to 233,000 extra deaths
The Penn Wharton Budget Model analyzed the health and economic effects of states both partially and fully reopening schools, businesses and restaurants.
As society looks for a ‘new normal,’ is antibody testing a way forward?
As society looks for a ‘new normal,’ is antibody testing a way forward?
Penn experts discuss the limitations of commercial antibody tests, how scientists are assessing the true scale of COVID-19 infections, and what studies are being done to see who might now be immune to the novel coronavirus.
Among North Philadelphia’s Latino elders during COVID-19
Among North Philadelphia’s Latino elders during COVID-19
School of Nursing faculty member and LDI Senior Fellow Adriana Perez conducts research in two of the Philadelphia area’s largest Latino communities and provides insights into how COVID-19 is impacting each.
Making sense of coronavirus statistics
Making sense of coronavirus statistics
Wharton professor Adi Wyner digs into the statistics about the COVID-19 outbreak and offers insights into what the numbers mean.
Penn Medicine launches COVID-19 convalescent plasma study
Penn Medicine launches COVID-19 convalescent plasma study
A two-part research initiative using plasma from people who’ve recovered from the virus will investigate how the therapy works for moderately and severely ill patients.
In the News
The Wall Street Journal
Novartis inks deal to make experimental coronavirus vaccines
The pharmaceutical company Novartis has agreed to manufacture a gene-based coronavirus vaccine that Penn helped develop.
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The New York Times
All 50 states are now reopening. But at what cost?
Kent Smetters of the Wharton School spoke about the School’s modeling of state reopenings and coronavirus risk. “Everyone wants us to talk about policy, but in fact personal behavior still matters a lot here,” he said.
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Voice of America
Can dogs sniff out COVID-19
Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine spoke about efforts to train dogs to sniff out COVID-19. “We need to first confirm that there is an odor associated with the virus and that we can detect it in the samples,” she said.
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KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia)
Penn is training dogs to sniff out COVID-19 in humans
Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine spoke about the Working Dog Center’s efforts to train dogs to detect COVID-19 in humans. “Basically, we are looking at urine samples. We are hoping to look at saliva and breath samples as well,” she said. “We are going to tell basically if there is an odor excreted in these samples.”
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The Washington Post
Experiment shows human speech generates droplets that linger in the air for more than 8 minutes
Christina Bax of the Perelman School of Medicine co-authored a study that found human speech can emit small respiratory droplets that can linger in the air for more than eight minutes, potentially contributing to the spread of the coronavirus.
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Morning Edition (NPR)
Researchers experiment to see if dogs can detect COVID-19
Cynthia Otto of the School of Veterinary Medicine spoke about the potential use of scent-detecting dogs to identify COVID-19 in humans.
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