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Meredith Mann
meredith.mann@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Medicine
Increased cancer risk for kidney transplant recipients linked to Epstein-Barr virus
Increased cancer risk for kidney transplant recipients linked to Epstein-Barr virus
Researchers suggest changes in kidney transplant care and monitoring.
With hemophilia B, a lifetime of worry eased with one infusion
With hemophilia B, a lifetime of worry eased with one infusion
The first Penn Medicine patient to receive an FDA-approved new gene therapy for hemophilia B can now stop regular prophylactic clotting factor injections.
Pursuing vaccines to stop celiac disease
Pursuing vaccines to stop celiac disease
Scientists at Penn’s Institute for RNA Innovation are using messenger RNA to stop the immune response that triggers celiac disease symptoms.
Researchers create genetic map tied to kidney disease
Researchers create genetic map tied to kidney disease
The creation of the most complete map of more than 1,000 genes that influence kidney function could help experts diagnose and design targeted treatments for kidney disease.
Rate of suicide higher in individuals with headaches
Rate of suicide higher in individuals with headaches
New research from Penn Medicine finds that suicide attempt and completion is highest among individuals with headaches from head injuries, but also elevated in individuals with mild headaches.
Catherine and Anthony Clifton make transformational gift to accelerate patient care, research, and education at Penn Medicine
Catherine and Anthony Clifton make transformational gift to accelerate patient care, research, and education at Penn Medicine
The Pavilion will be renamed in recognition of the Cliftons’ historic philanthropic commitment, one of the largest ever to name a U.S. inpatient hospital building.
Jonathan A. Epstein named head of Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Health System
Jonathan A. Epstein named head of Perelman School of Medicine and Penn Health System
Epstein has served as interim EVP and interim dean since December 2023.
No evidence that CAR T cell therapy causes secondary cancers
No evidence that CAR T cell therapy causes secondary cancers
In a new study, researchers at Penn Medicine looked for—and did not find—examples where the process of generating CAR T cells caused malignancy.
Standardizing provider assessments to aid veterans at risk of suicide
Standardizing provider assessments to aid veterans at risk of suicide
A Penn Medicine study of nearly 39,000 health records is the first to examine access to firearms and opioids, and completion of related interventions, among veterans at risk for suicide receiving care at the VA.
How Penn is helping with bird flu research and disease surveillance
How Penn is helping with bird flu research and disease surveillance
Faculty are working on a vaccine for the H5N1 virus, studying its transmission, and helping the state test samples from birds and mammals.
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USA Today
Health companies return $2.6 trillion to shareholders over time amid rising medical costs
A study led by Victor Roy of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that consumers and employers ultimately contributed to corporate health profits by paying for insurance premiums, out-of-pocket medical bills, and taxes.
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New Scientist
CAR T-cell therapy could help prevent clogged arteries
Robert Schwab of the Perelman School of Medicine says that, if statins worked perfectly, cardiovascular disease wouldn’t remain the leading cause of death worldwide.
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Interesting Engineering
Scientists create tiny anticancer weapons that make tumors destroy themselves
Xiaowei (George) Xu of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues have unveiled an innovative approach to cancer treatment that leverages tiny capsules known as small extracellular vesicles to target a specific receptor on tumor cells.
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Time
Scientists are racing to develop a new bird flu vaccine
Drew Weissman and Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine are testing a vaccine to prevent a strain of H5N1 bird flu in chickens and cattle.
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The New York Times
Is protein powder a scam?
Colleen Tewksbury of the School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine says that the vast majority of people in the U.S. already get enough protein from the foods they eat and don’t need to take it in supplement form.
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Runner’s World
These 10 expert-backed tips will help boost your running recovery
John Vasudevan of the Perelman School of Medicine offers tips to boost recovery from a running workout, such as making sure the breathing rate is increased enough to be properly warmed up.
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