Penn researchers uncover epigenetic drivers for Alzheimer’s disease Penn researchers uncover epigenetic drivers for Alzheimer’s disease The identification of this epigenetic process highlights potential drug treatment strategies for early-stage disease treatment.
TV ads for psoriasis and eczema medications portray few people of color TV ads for psoriasis and eczema medications portray few people of color A Penn Medicine study finds commercials from pharmaceutical companies advertising medication to treat psoriasis and eczema lack people from racial and ethnic minorities.
Penn Medicine and others to launch innovative health care collaboration in West Philadelphia Penn Medicine and others to launch innovative health care collaboration in West Philadelphia Penn Medicine, Public Health Management Corporation, Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic and Independence Blue Cross join together to transform Mercy Catholic Medical Center campus in an innovative partnership to care for the West Philadelphia community.
HIV and suicide risk HIV and suicide risk While HIV infection can be well-managed with proper care, suicidal thoughts and attempts remain a pressing concern. A recent study looks at what accounts for the elevated risk for suicide among people living with HIV.
State laws are key to HIV prevention efforts State laws are key to HIV prevention efforts Data show that four of five people who could benefit from PrEP did not access the medication in 2018. A new study from Penn Nursing finds that states with comprehensive nondiscrimination laws for sexual and gender minorities have a higher PrEP-to-need ratio.
Belief in conspiracy theories is a barrier to controlling spread of COVID-19 Belief in conspiracy theories is a barrier to controlling spread of COVID-19 Belief in conspiracy theories about the coronavirus pandemic is not only persistent but also is associated with reluctance to accept a COVID-19 vaccine when one becomes available.
Solution to a decades-old mitochondria mystery could lead to new disease treatments Solution to a decades-old mitochondria mystery could lead to new disease treatments Perelman School of Medicine scientists identified a key protein involved in fueling the cells’ power plants.
Middle-aged individuals may be in a perpetual state of H3N2 flu susceptibility Middle-aged individuals may be in a perpetual state of H3N2 flu susceptibility Individuals’ immunological imprint from early childhood infection likely lessens the virus’ severity, but does not prevent infection.
Finding faith and fellowship in recovery True Light founder Tracey Long forms close bonds of support with the women in the Kensington Recovery House. (Image: Penn Medicine) Finding faith and fellowship in recovery True Light Recovery helps women who have survived sexual exploitation, abuse, or addiction, by providing them with a safe place to pursue sobriety and a healthy, holistic lifestyle.
A New York Times medical mystery and a determined sister saved this patient’s life When Susan Bosanko began coughing up rubbery branches, she knew her health was in danger. She later found out that the branches were fluid molds of her own airways—a hallmark of plastic bronchitis. (Image: Penn Medicine News) A New York Times medical mystery and a determined sister saved this patient’s life A patient in New York with an acute case of bronchitis was in respiratory distress. When family members read a similar account in the New York Times, they tracked down the specialist cited in the article—Maxim Itkin at the Perelman School of Medicine.