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Coronavirus Research
An ecosystem of innovation fosters tech-based solutions to COVID-19 challenges
An ecosystem of innovation fosters tech-based solutions to COVID-19 challenges
Clinicians, engineers, and IT specialists work together at Penn on innovations that help doctors provide the best care for patients amid continued social distancing and coronavirus restrictions.
England, Wales, Scotland among nations with highest death toll from COVID-19 pandemic
England, Wales, Scotland among nations with highest death toll from COVID-19 pandemic
An international team including Penn demographer Michel Guillot found that from mid-February through May, 21 industrialized nations combined saw an 18% increase in deaths, or 206,000 more people dying from all causes than would have been expected had the pandemic not occurred.
The unpredictable course of COVID-19
The unpredictable course of COVID-19
Austin Kilaru, an LDI associate fellow and emergency physician, studied COVID-19 patients who return to the hospital after an initial evaluation in the emergency department, to understand how often people need hospitalization after initially appearing well.
Hydroxychloroquine no more effective than placebo in preventing COVID-19
Hydroxychloroquine no more effective than placebo in preventing COVID-19
A Penn clinical trial shows health care workers in contact with COVID-19 patients who took hydroxychloroquine daily did not reduce their rate of infection.
Adolescents, psychiatric hospitalization, and COVID-19
Adolescents, psychiatric hospitalization, and COVID-19
As widespread community transmission of COVID-19 continues, researchers say the focus must shift to the broader effects on health and wellbeing, including on the mental health of children and adolescents. A recent Penn LDI study reports on the impact of the pandemic on youth at a local behavioral health hospital.
Long-term effects of COVID-19 and support to cope
Long-term effects of COVID-19 and support to cope
Millions of people around the world have already survived a bout with COVID-19. Clinicians are learning how cases can trigger lasting consequences for the body.
The unique pandemic challenges faced by immunocompromised individuals
The unique pandemic challenges faced by immunocompromised individuals
A photo-elicitation study funded by a Leonard Davis Institute (LDI) COVID-19 Rapid-Response grant has found that immunocompromised patients face unique challenges as a result of both their heightened risk of infection and adherence to government pandemic guidelines.
Nearly 1 in 10 COVID patients return after leaving emergency department
Nearly 1 in 10 COVID patients return after leaving emergency department
A new Penn study finds patients with low pulse oximetry readings or fever were more than three times as likely to require hospitalization after their initial discharge, as compared to other COVID patients.
Research Recovery Program supports scholars impacted by the pandemic
Research Recovery Program supports scholars impacted by the pandemic
A new funding mechanism offers grants designed to help researchers mitigate unexpected costs and provides opportunities for scholars to delve into new areas of study.
Who should get the COVID-19 vaccine first?
Who should get the COVID-19 vaccine first?
A group of global experts led by Penn offer a model that lays the groundwork for fair distribution and prioritize reducing premature deaths.
In the News
NBC News
Whatever happened to Trump's 'Opening Up America Again' task force?
Research from the Penn Wharton Budget Model found that interventions targeting individual behaviors like mask-wearing are more effective at reducing COVID-19 infections at a lower economic cost than business shutdowns.
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Bloomberg
Landlords challenge U.S. eviction ban and continue to out renters
Michael Levy of the Perelman School of Medicine modeled the public health risks associated with evictions. His research predicted that a 1% eviction rate would lead to a 5-10% higher incidence of COVID-19 infection, and 1 death for every 60 evictions.
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Bloomberg
Stay-at-home orders more effective on virus than closing businesses
Research by the Wharton School’s Kent Smetters, Alexander Arnon, and John Ricco found that shelter-in-place orders did more to combat the coronavirus than business closures and at a lower economic cost.
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U.S. News & World Report
Cellphone tracking can help predict pandemic’s spread
Joshua Baker of the Perelman School of Medicine authored a study that found that counties with greater declines in workplace cellphone activity during stay-at-home orders had lower COVID-19 rates. “This analysis supports the incorporation of anonymized cellphone location data into modeling strategies to predict at-risk counties across the U.S. before outbreaks become too great,” he said.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ face uncertain future
A Penn clinic run by Robert Kotloff of the Perelman School of Medicine is studying and treating patients with persistent COVID-19 symptoms.
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CBS Philadelphia
Beauty and the mask: People who wear face masks rated ‘far more attractive,’ study finds
David Sarwer of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about research he helped conduct about perceptions of mask wearing. “For people who might self-conscious or concerned about how they look in a mask when they go in the public, we now have evidence that says, in reality, people are going to see you as more attractive,” he said.
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