A space for lifesaving, collaborative work From left to right: J. Larry Jameson, Liz Magill, Drew Weissman, Katalin Karikó, Gov. Josh Shapiro, Kevin B. Mahoney, Jonathan A. Epstein, and James Hoxie.nocred A space for lifesaving, collaborative work Gov. Josh Shapiro, President Liz Magill, and others from the University community celebrated the new home of the Penn Institute for RNA Innovation.
From high school to the hospital Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine From high school to the hospital An immersive program at the Perelman School of Medicine gives high school students a sneak peek at a potential future in the medical field.
Penn Medicine had a $58 million operating profit in summer quarter, up from $50 million last year Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine had a $58 million operating profit in summer quarter, up from $50 million last year The University of Pennsylvania Health System reported a $58 million operating profit for the three months that ended Sept. 30., with remarks from Keith Kasper. New ‘patch’ uses natural body motion to fix disc herniation Image: iStock/Benito Vega New ‘patch’ uses natural body motion to fix disc herniation The tension-activated repair patch plugs holes in discs in the spine like car tire patches, and could prevent further disease progression. Pain scores, age can help identify patients more likely to use few or no opioids after surgery Image: iStock/Charles Wollertz Pain scores, age can help identify patients more likely to use few or no opioids after surgery A Penn Medicine study shows that patient pain scores are a good predictor for opioid use, but younger patients and those who hadn’t used opioids before are less likely to take them. Marc Satalof donated 35 gallons of blood in more than 50 years. At 76, the Montco retiree just rolled up his sleeve for the last time Philadelphia Inquirer Marc Satalof donated 35 gallons of blood in more than 50 years. At 76, the Montco retiree just rolled up his sleeve for the last time A longtime Philadelphia schoolteacher has completed his final donation of blood at Penn’s Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, with remarks from Kristin G. Christensen and Donald Siegel of the Perelman School of Medicine. Herniated discs could be repaired with biologic patch one day, researchers say United Press International Herniated discs could be repaired with biologic patch one day, researchers say Preclinical research by Robert Mauck of the Perelman School of Medicine, Thomas Schaer of the School of Veterinary Medicine, and Ana Peredo, a Ph.D. graduate of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, reveals how a biologic patch activated by natural motion could become a key tool for repairing herniated discs in the back and relieving pain. Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care The New York Times Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care A study led by Norma Coe of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the median lost wages for women providing intensive care for their mothers is $24,500 over two years. Rachel M. Werner of the Leonard Davis Institute, Wharton School, and Perelman School of Medicine says that the U.S. doesn’t value elders the way that other countries and cultures do. Neuroscientists discover new link in sleep disruption and memory Newsweek Neuroscientists discover new link in sleep disruption and memory Research led by Nirinjini Naidoo of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that a chronic lack of sleep can lead to affected memory molecules and poor performance when learning new tasks. Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Fox 29 (Philadelphia) Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Doctors at Penn Medicine successfully transplanted a kidney between two Air Force veterans. Load More
New ‘patch’ uses natural body motion to fix disc herniation Image: iStock/Benito Vega New ‘patch’ uses natural body motion to fix disc herniation The tension-activated repair patch plugs holes in discs in the spine like car tire patches, and could prevent further disease progression.
Pain scores, age can help identify patients more likely to use few or no opioids after surgery Image: iStock/Charles Wollertz Pain scores, age can help identify patients more likely to use few or no opioids after surgery A Penn Medicine study shows that patient pain scores are a good predictor for opioid use, but younger patients and those who hadn’t used opioids before are less likely to take them.
Marc Satalof donated 35 gallons of blood in more than 50 years. At 76, the Montco retiree just rolled up his sleeve for the last time Philadelphia Inquirer Marc Satalof donated 35 gallons of blood in more than 50 years. At 76, the Montco retiree just rolled up his sleeve for the last time A longtime Philadelphia schoolteacher has completed his final donation of blood at Penn’s Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, with remarks from Kristin G. Christensen and Donald Siegel of the Perelman School of Medicine. Herniated discs could be repaired with biologic patch one day, researchers say United Press International Herniated discs could be repaired with biologic patch one day, researchers say Preclinical research by Robert Mauck of the Perelman School of Medicine, Thomas Schaer of the School of Veterinary Medicine, and Ana Peredo, a Ph.D. graduate of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, reveals how a biologic patch activated by natural motion could become a key tool for repairing herniated discs in the back and relieving pain. Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care The New York Times Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care A study led by Norma Coe of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the median lost wages for women providing intensive care for their mothers is $24,500 over two years. Rachel M. Werner of the Leonard Davis Institute, Wharton School, and Perelman School of Medicine says that the U.S. doesn’t value elders the way that other countries and cultures do. Neuroscientists discover new link in sleep disruption and memory Newsweek Neuroscientists discover new link in sleep disruption and memory Research led by Nirinjini Naidoo of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that a chronic lack of sleep can lead to affected memory molecules and poor performance when learning new tasks. Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Fox 29 (Philadelphia) Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Doctors at Penn Medicine successfully transplanted a kidney between two Air Force veterans. Load More
Herniated discs could be repaired with biologic patch one day, researchers say United Press International Herniated discs could be repaired with biologic patch one day, researchers say Preclinical research by Robert Mauck of the Perelman School of Medicine, Thomas Schaer of the School of Veterinary Medicine, and Ana Peredo, a Ph.D. graduate of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, reveals how a biologic patch activated by natural motion could become a key tool for repairing herniated discs in the back and relieving pain. Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care The New York Times Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care A study led by Norma Coe of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the median lost wages for women providing intensive care for their mothers is $24,500 over two years. Rachel M. Werner of the Leonard Davis Institute, Wharton School, and Perelman School of Medicine says that the U.S. doesn’t value elders the way that other countries and cultures do. Neuroscientists discover new link in sleep disruption and memory Newsweek Neuroscientists discover new link in sleep disruption and memory Research led by Nirinjini Naidoo of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that a chronic lack of sleep can lead to affected memory molecules and poor performance when learning new tasks. Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Fox 29 (Philadelphia) Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Doctors at Penn Medicine successfully transplanted a kidney between two Air Force veterans. Load More
Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care The New York Times Facing financial ruin as costs soar for elder care A study led by Norma Coe of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that the median lost wages for women providing intensive care for their mothers is $24,500 over two years. Rachel M. Werner of the Leonard Davis Institute, Wharton School, and Perelman School of Medicine says that the U.S. doesn’t value elders the way that other countries and cultures do. Neuroscientists discover new link in sleep disruption and memory Newsweek Neuroscientists discover new link in sleep disruption and memory Research led by Nirinjini Naidoo of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that a chronic lack of sleep can lead to affected memory molecules and poor performance when learning new tasks. Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Fox 29 (Philadelphia) Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Doctors at Penn Medicine successfully transplanted a kidney between two Air Force veterans. Load More
Neuroscientists discover new link in sleep disruption and memory Newsweek Neuroscientists discover new link in sleep disruption and memory Research led by Nirinjini Naidoo of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that a chronic lack of sleep can lead to affected memory molecules and poor performance when learning new tasks. Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Fox 29 (Philadelphia) Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Doctors at Penn Medicine successfully transplanted a kidney between two Air Force veterans. Load More
Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Fox 29 (Philadelphia) Veteran receives kidney from fellow veteran thanks to Collegeville Bakery sign Doctors at Penn Medicine successfully transplanted a kidney between two Air Force veterans.