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Cardiovascular deaths due to extreme heat expected to rise

A new study from researchers at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine indicates that older adults and Black adults are at greater risk of excess deaths.

How cell developmental biology fits into the future of medicine

Ben Stanger, the Hanna Wise Professor in Cancer Research and professor of medicine and cell and developmental biology, discusses his research and publishing his first book, ‘From One Cell: A Journey into Life’s Origins and the Future of Medicine.’

Four people, one on a stretcher, outside an ambulance learning how to administer Narcan.

Two Penn schools partner with Camden County to launch virtual reality Narcan training

The Annenberg School for Communication and School of Nursing continue their efforts to train as many people as possible on administering the lifesaving overdose reversal medication.

The most exciting health breakthroughs of 2023

Bonnie Milas of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the dangers of fentanyl and recommends keeping Narcan in household medicine chests.

Stem cells breathe new life into lungs

Edward Morrisey of the Perelman School of Medicine says that stem cell graft studies are a promising proof-of-concept to help researchers better understand how to effectively heal a lung.

Over 25 eye drops have been recalled: What you need to know

Mina Massaro-Gordon of the Perelman School of Medicine says that recent eye drop recalls are concerning and should push patients and doctors to do research on the FDA’s list.

Camden County launches virtual reality training program to teach people how to use Narcan for drug overdoses

The School of Nursing and the Annenberg School for Communication have partnered with New Jersey’s Camden County to create a virtual reality training video for administering the opioid-reversing drug Narcan.

NJ’s Camden County deploying virtual reality to teach students about naloxone

Penn partnered with New Jersey’s Camden County to create a virtual reality training video for administering the opioid-reversing drug Narcan.

This doctor-recommend stomach ache remedy is probably in your kitchen

David C. Metz of the Perelman School of Medicine says that anything from menstruation to constipation can cause bloating.

A ‘thermometer’ tool to measure tumor growth between scans

Researchers at Penn Medicine have developed a first-ever tool that gives a real-time assessment of tumors to provide less uncertainty for patients worrying between scans.

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