Common cardiac device implants and persistent opioid use overlap Common cardiac device implants and persistent opioid use overlap A new study from Penn Medicine shows that about 12% of patients who receive implantable cardiac devices will continue taking pain medication in the months afterward.
Common gene variants linked to sepsis and COVID-19 severity in African Americans Common gene variants linked to sepsis and COVID-19 severity in African Americans Two genetic risk variants that are carried by nearly 40% of Black individuals may exacerbate the severity of both sepsis and COVID-19. A Penn Medicine study identifies two potential pathways to reduce the health disparities driven by these gene mutations.
Novel gene therapy for hemophilia A Novel gene therapy for hemophilia A The multicenter study, led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, showed improved and sustained production of a needed clotting factor and reduced bleeding events.
A self-help guide to treating IBD A self-help guide to treating IBD In her new book, clinical psychologist Melissa Hunt offers a cognitive behavioral therapy approach to helping people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis improve their quality of life.
Can food assistance influence diabetes trends in the U.S.? nocred Can food assistance influence diabetes trends in the U.S.? In a new study, researchers investigate the relationship between the prevalence of diabetes at the county-level and state SNAP policies, with findings that suggest SNAP could play a key role in the health of communities.
New study illuminates the biology of common heart disorder New study illuminates the biology of common heart disorder Dilated cardiomyopathy, an often fatal heart disorder, due to titin gene mutations involves both a shortage of good titin and a buildup of mutant, potentially “bad” titin.
A ‘dented’ internal clock informs shift workers’ weight gain and diabetes A ‘dented’ internal clock informs shift workers’ weight gain and diabetes Weight gain and high blood sugar caused by a damaged internal clock was corrected by Penn researchers, who changed the length of the day in tests.
Red blood cells play much larger role in immune system via DNA-binding Red blood cells play much larger role in immune system via DNA-binding Penn Medicine researchers have uncovered mechanism of how red blood cells detect and bind DNA, opening a new area of research for treatment of inflammatory diseases.
General anesthesia just as safe as spinal anesthesia after broken hip surgery General anesthesia just as safe as spinal anesthesia after broken hip surgery Challenging common beliefs, Penn research shows patterns of recovery to be similar for patients who received spinal anesthesia and those who got general anesthesia.
Geographic disparities in lower extremity amputation rates Geographic disparities in lower extremity amputation rates A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that peripheral artery disease affects Black people and those of low socioeconomic status, and the U.S. health system is missing opportunities to slow or stop the progression.