Medicine

The Perelman School of Medicine’s Sameed Khatana is quoted on statistics that show a large number of deaths that do occur during heatwaves or extreme heat are among people who are experiencing homelessness.

Bruce A. Brod of the Perelman School of Medicine says there is evidence that some chemical sunscreens are absorbed into the bloodstream after being applied to the skin, but there’s no current evidence to show that sunscreens absorbed in the skin are harmful.

In her four years as chief financial officer for Penn Medicine’s Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Julia Puchtler has collaborated on several big capital projects, including the expansive Pavilion.

David Metz of the Perelman School of Medicine explains how too much water causes electrolyte disturbances and seizures.

Jeanmarie Perrone of the Perelman School of Medicine says that to know if xylazine causes dependence and withdrawal syndrome would be a very important thing to solve.

Information from the Perelman School of Medicine indicates that vocal cord strain happens when the muscles and vocal cords are overused.

The University of Pennsylvania is included in a national outreach and recruitment effort for a $46 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to assist in the inclusion and health equity of treating Alzheimer’s disease in Black patients.

Emily Largent of the Perelman School of Medicine supports the FDA’s recommendations that scientists running drug studies consider having an independent monitor such as a clinician unaffiliated with the trial’s sponsor oversee consent procedures. 

Holly Fernandez Lynch of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on the unique challenges of designing effective studies with psychedelic drugs, including participants knowing if they've been given a placebo or not.

Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on the risks and benefits of a new Alzheimer’s medication.