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.
Five things to know about the upcoming flu season Flu shots are a simple way to lower the risk of getting hit with the respiratory virus this fall and winter. Students are required to get vaccinated, and faculty, staff, and postdocs are strongly encouraged to do so. Five things to know about the upcoming flu season Thanks to COVID prevention measures, last year’s flu season was among the mildest in years. Penn experts explain why this year may be different and how to prepare.
Cancer care in Penn Medicine’s Pavilion: Reimagined, revitalized, and inclusive Pavilion patient room rendering, with ample space for family members. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Cancer care in Penn Medicine’s Pavilion: Reimagined, revitalized, and inclusive The Pavilion is designed to bring research and clinical care together, while connecting patients and their families with their medical teams in innovative ways.
Yelp reviews may provide key insights into patient experiences with racism Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Yelp reviews may provide key insights into patient experiences with racism Jason Tong and Anietie Andy of the Perelman School of Medicine studied Yelp reviews of hospitals to better understand racial disparities in health care. “Racism within health care can be pervasive and can occur in a variety of both clinical and nonclinical spaces,” said Tong. “Hopefully [we] can create a composite metric of racism that can be used for targeted quality improvement initiatives for hospitals.” Insights on trust and vaccines: Lessons from an emergency department analysis Insights on trust and vaccines: Lessons from an emergency department analysis A team from the Perelman School of Medicine completed a survey to determine who people trust when it comes to vaccine hesitancy. Penn Libraries opens newly renovated Biotech Commons The Penn Libraries has transformed its former Biomedical Library into a renovated and updated space, now named the Biotech Commons. A new feature is an Anatomage Table that will allow the review and virtual dissection of life-size virtual cadavers outside of clinical lab coursework. Libraries visualizationist Lexi Voss conducts a demonstration. Penn Libraries opens newly renovated Biotech Commons The Penn Libraries has transformed its former Biomedical Library into a newly renovated space with a new name, the Biotech Commons. Penn Medicine and Wistar awarded $11.7 million melanoma research grant Penn Medicine and Wistar awarded $11.7 million melanoma research grant The Specialized Programs of Research Excellence, or SPORE, grant from the National Cancer Institute will fund three new melanoma research projects over five years. National task force recommends removing race from kidney function equation National task force recommends removing race from kidney function equation Backed by Penn Medicine research, the new clinical recommendations will promote health equity and increase Black patients’ access to transplantation.
Insights on trust and vaccines: Lessons from an emergency department analysis Insights on trust and vaccines: Lessons from an emergency department analysis A team from the Perelman School of Medicine completed a survey to determine who people trust when it comes to vaccine hesitancy.
Penn Libraries opens newly renovated Biotech Commons The Penn Libraries has transformed its former Biomedical Library into a renovated and updated space, now named the Biotech Commons. A new feature is an Anatomage Table that will allow the review and virtual dissection of life-size virtual cadavers outside of clinical lab coursework. Libraries visualizationist Lexi Voss conducts a demonstration. Penn Libraries opens newly renovated Biotech Commons The Penn Libraries has transformed its former Biomedical Library into a newly renovated space with a new name, the Biotech Commons.
Penn Medicine and Wistar awarded $11.7 million melanoma research grant Penn Medicine and Wistar awarded $11.7 million melanoma research grant The Specialized Programs of Research Excellence, or SPORE, grant from the National Cancer Institute will fund three new melanoma research projects over five years.
National task force recommends removing race from kidney function equation National task force recommends removing race from kidney function equation Backed by Penn Medicine research, the new clinical recommendations will promote health equity and increase Black patients’ access to transplantation.