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A reclining dalmatian dog is examined by a provider with a stethoscope

Cooler temps and northern climes associated with increased diabetes diagnoses in dogs

Mirroring a finding in humans, diabetes diagnoses in dogs were more common in colder areas of the U.S. and during winter, according to a new study led by School of Veterinary Medicine researchers.

fetus in the uterus showing connection to placenta

A novel method for monitoring the ‘engine’ of pregnancy

By combining optical measurements with ultrasound, researchers were able to study oxygen levels in the placenta, paving the way for a better understanding of this complex, crucial organ.

Personalized immunotherapy shows promise beyond cancer

Carl June of the Perelman School of Medicine is interviewed on the use of customized immunotherapy to treat new blood cancers, as well as its potential for treating solid state cancers and autoimmune diseases.

Penn Medicine’s 1,500th lung transplant

The milestone transplant helped give new life to Garcia Bolton, a father, truck driver, poet, and lifelong Philadelphian.

This stamp-sized ultrasound patch can image internal organs

Chandra Sehgal of the Perelman School of Medicine speaks on the potential reliability and user-friendliness of a smaller ultrasound patch.

Police officer dies after medical emergency in Louisiana heat

Sameed Khatana of the Perelman School of Medicine comments on the number of deaths due to heat-related illnesses that could be underreported because many death certificates do not list heat as a cause of death.

The increasing death toll in the U.S. from extreme heat

Sameed Khatana of the Perelman School of Medicine writes about why, as a cardiologist, he is so concerned about heat.

Head injury: Higher risk of epilepsy later in life

Andrea Schneider of the Perelman School of Medicine says that one head injury is associated with about 1.2 times increased risk but having more than one head injury is associated with more than two times increased risk.

X-ray rendered in bright colors highlighting the kidneys.

New research maps possible molecular origins of kidney disease

Penn scientists have identified more than 500 genes associated with kidney disease that could be therapeutic targets.

Replica of a torso with a brain embedded in place of the digestive system.

Helping the brain to heal the gut

In the second edition of her book on irritable bowel syndrome, Penn psychologist Melissa Hunt explores advances made in the past decade. Her aim is to offer accessible, effective, self-help psychological treatment for those who suffer from the disorder.

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