Easing patient fears of radiation treatment, via virtual reality Peter Decherney (far left), professor of cinema and media studies in the School of Arts & Sciences, is the instructor of the undergraduate Virtual Reality Lab spring course.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Easing patient fears of radiation treatment, via virtual reality Before their first dose of radiation, cancer patients can shadow another patient’s treatment and get a private behind-the-scenes tour with the team members via virtual reality.
CAR-T cell therapies show promise for autoimmune diseases Penn In the News ScienceFriday.com CAR-T cell therapies show promise for autoimmune diseases Daniel Baker, a Ph.D. student in Carl June’s lab at the Perelman School of Medicine, discusses the results of a study on donor CAR-T cell therapy. Fifteen things to know about the two new Alzheimer’s drugs Penn In the News AARP.org Fifteen things to know about the two new Alzheimer’s drugs Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some reactions to new Alzheimer’s drugs can resemble flu-like symptoms, such as chills, shortness of breath, and rash. Social media misinformation is scaring women about birth control Penn In the News Stat Social media misinformation is scaring women about birth control In an opinion essay, postdoc Emily Pfender of the Leonard Davis Institute and Perelman School of Medicine cautions that social media can set back women’s health by perpetuating fear and misinformation instead of empowering informed choices. Does it matter what time you take your medicine? Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Does it matter what time you take your medicine? Garret FitzGerald of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the timing of medication dosing can substantially influence the drug levels in people’s blood. Philadelphia Heart Walk raising awareness about CPR and how it can save lives Penn In the News NBC Philadelphia Philadelphia Heart Walk raising awareness about CPR and how it can save lives Helene Glassberg of the Perelman School of Medicine explains how the Philadelphia Heart Walk will spotlight hearth health and get more people trained in CPR. Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Penn In the News Indianapolis Star Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Lou J. Soslowsky of the Perelman School of Medicine says that extensive physical therapy after surgery is the most important thing to heal a ruptured Achilles tendon. Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Peter R. Eby of the Perelman School of Medicine recommends screening mammograms starting at age 40 to find breast cancer early in women. When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Image: iStock/PeopleImages When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Determining the right time to get a COVID vaccine depends on medical history, age, the timing of previous COVID vaccine doses, and when a previous case of COVID occurred. Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine Top row, left to right: Zoltan Pierre Aramy, Kathryn H. Bowles, and Scott D. Halpern. Bottom row, left to right: Eugenia South, Alexis A. Thompson, and E. John Wherry III.nocred Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Load More
Fifteen things to know about the two new Alzheimer’s drugs Penn In the News AARP.org Fifteen things to know about the two new Alzheimer’s drugs Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some reactions to new Alzheimer’s drugs can resemble flu-like symptoms, such as chills, shortness of breath, and rash. Social media misinformation is scaring women about birth control Penn In the News Stat Social media misinformation is scaring women about birth control In an opinion essay, postdoc Emily Pfender of the Leonard Davis Institute and Perelman School of Medicine cautions that social media can set back women’s health by perpetuating fear and misinformation instead of empowering informed choices. Does it matter what time you take your medicine? Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Does it matter what time you take your medicine? Garret FitzGerald of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the timing of medication dosing can substantially influence the drug levels in people’s blood. Philadelphia Heart Walk raising awareness about CPR and how it can save lives Penn In the News NBC Philadelphia Philadelphia Heart Walk raising awareness about CPR and how it can save lives Helene Glassberg of the Perelman School of Medicine explains how the Philadelphia Heart Walk will spotlight hearth health and get more people trained in CPR. Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Penn In the News Indianapolis Star Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Lou J. Soslowsky of the Perelman School of Medicine says that extensive physical therapy after surgery is the most important thing to heal a ruptured Achilles tendon. Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Peter R. Eby of the Perelman School of Medicine recommends screening mammograms starting at age 40 to find breast cancer early in women. When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Image: iStock/PeopleImages When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Determining the right time to get a COVID vaccine depends on medical history, age, the timing of previous COVID vaccine doses, and when a previous case of COVID occurred. Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine Top row, left to right: Zoltan Pierre Aramy, Kathryn H. Bowles, and Scott D. Halpern. Bottom row, left to right: Eugenia South, Alexis A. Thompson, and E. John Wherry III.nocred Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Load More
Social media misinformation is scaring women about birth control Penn In the News Stat Social media misinformation is scaring women about birth control In an opinion essay, postdoc Emily Pfender of the Leonard Davis Institute and Perelman School of Medicine cautions that social media can set back women’s health by perpetuating fear and misinformation instead of empowering informed choices. Does it matter what time you take your medicine? Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Does it matter what time you take your medicine? Garret FitzGerald of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the timing of medication dosing can substantially influence the drug levels in people’s blood. Philadelphia Heart Walk raising awareness about CPR and how it can save lives Penn In the News NBC Philadelphia Philadelphia Heart Walk raising awareness about CPR and how it can save lives Helene Glassberg of the Perelman School of Medicine explains how the Philadelphia Heart Walk will spotlight hearth health and get more people trained in CPR. Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Penn In the News Indianapolis Star Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Lou J. Soslowsky of the Perelman School of Medicine says that extensive physical therapy after surgery is the most important thing to heal a ruptured Achilles tendon. Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Peter R. Eby of the Perelman School of Medicine recommends screening mammograms starting at age 40 to find breast cancer early in women. When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Image: iStock/PeopleImages When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Determining the right time to get a COVID vaccine depends on medical history, age, the timing of previous COVID vaccine doses, and when a previous case of COVID occurred. Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine Top row, left to right: Zoltan Pierre Aramy, Kathryn H. Bowles, and Scott D. Halpern. Bottom row, left to right: Eugenia South, Alexis A. Thompson, and E. John Wherry III.nocred Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Load More
Does it matter what time you take your medicine? Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Does it matter what time you take your medicine? Garret FitzGerald of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the timing of medication dosing can substantially influence the drug levels in people’s blood. Philadelphia Heart Walk raising awareness about CPR and how it can save lives Penn In the News NBC Philadelphia Philadelphia Heart Walk raising awareness about CPR and how it can save lives Helene Glassberg of the Perelman School of Medicine explains how the Philadelphia Heart Walk will spotlight hearth health and get more people trained in CPR. Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Penn In the News Indianapolis Star Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Lou J. Soslowsky of the Perelman School of Medicine says that extensive physical therapy after surgery is the most important thing to heal a ruptured Achilles tendon. Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Peter R. Eby of the Perelman School of Medicine recommends screening mammograms starting at age 40 to find breast cancer early in women. When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Image: iStock/PeopleImages When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Determining the right time to get a COVID vaccine depends on medical history, age, the timing of previous COVID vaccine doses, and when a previous case of COVID occurred. Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine Top row, left to right: Zoltan Pierre Aramy, Kathryn H. Bowles, and Scott D. Halpern. Bottom row, left to right: Eugenia South, Alexis A. Thompson, and E. John Wherry III.nocred Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Load More
Philadelphia Heart Walk raising awareness about CPR and how it can save lives Penn In the News NBC Philadelphia Philadelphia Heart Walk raising awareness about CPR and how it can save lives Helene Glassberg of the Perelman School of Medicine explains how the Philadelphia Heart Walk will spotlight hearth health and get more people trained in CPR. Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Penn In the News Indianapolis Star Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Lou J. Soslowsky of the Perelman School of Medicine says that extensive physical therapy after surgery is the most important thing to heal a ruptured Achilles tendon. Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Peter R. Eby of the Perelman School of Medicine recommends screening mammograms starting at age 40 to find breast cancer early in women. When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Image: iStock/PeopleImages When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Determining the right time to get a COVID vaccine depends on medical history, age, the timing of previous COVID vaccine doses, and when a previous case of COVID occurred. Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine Top row, left to right: Zoltan Pierre Aramy, Kathryn H. Bowles, and Scott D. Halpern. Bottom row, left to right: Eugenia South, Alexis A. Thompson, and E. John Wherry III.nocred Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Load More
Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Penn In the News Indianapolis Star Expert: A return this season for James Wiseman is possible, but not likely Lou J. Soslowsky of the Perelman School of Medicine says that extensive physical therapy after surgery is the most important thing to heal a ruptured Achilles tendon. Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Peter R. Eby of the Perelman School of Medicine recommends screening mammograms starting at age 40 to find breast cancer early in women. When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Image: iStock/PeopleImages When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Determining the right time to get a COVID vaccine depends on medical history, age, the timing of previous COVID vaccine doses, and when a previous case of COVID occurred. Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine Top row, left to right: Zoltan Pierre Aramy, Kathryn H. Bowles, and Scott D. Halpern. Bottom row, left to right: Eugenia South, Alexis A. Thompson, and E. John Wherry III.nocred Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. Load More
Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Breast cancer cases are rising in young women. Preventive care and screening can save your life Peter R. Eby of the Perelman School of Medicine recommends screening mammograms starting at age 40 to find breast cancer early in women. When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Image: iStock/PeopleImages When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Determining the right time to get a COVID vaccine depends on medical history, age, the timing of previous COVID vaccine doses, and when a previous case of COVID occurred. Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine Top row, left to right: Zoltan Pierre Aramy, Kathryn H. Bowles, and Scott D. Halpern. Bottom row, left to right: Eugenia South, Alexis A. Thompson, and E. John Wherry III.nocred Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Image: iStock/PeopleImages When is the best time to catch up on vaccines? Determining the right time to get a COVID vaccine depends on medical history, age, the timing of previous COVID vaccine doses, and when a previous case of COVID occurred.
Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine Top row, left to right: Zoltan Pierre Aramy, Kathryn H. Bowles, and Scott D. Halpern. Bottom row, left to right: Eugenia South, Alexis A. Thompson, and E. John Wherry III.nocred Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.