Medicine

A study by Emily F. Conant of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues finds that screening mammography outcomes are better for women undergoing 3D digital breast tomosynthesis than 2D digital mammography.

Paula Chatterjee of the Perelman School of Medicine and the Leonard Davis Institute says that the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital program provides around $19.5 billion in funding to hospitals each year.

Joel Fein of the Perelman School of Medicine says that COVID has coincided with an increase in gun purchases and more guns in the home, as well as more kids stuck at home and unable to go to school.

A study led by Katalin Susztak and Joseph Baur of the Perelman School of Medicine has identified the role that an enzyme crucial to the body’s metabolism plays in the development of kidney disease.

Master’s student Dennis Mashindi of the Perelman School of Medicine discusses the Hinkson Holloway program, a collaboration between PSOM and the College of Physicians to mentor young Black men who want to pursue a career in medicine.

Hefei Liu has matched with the radiation oncology residency program at the Perelman School of Medicine.

Tiffany Chao of the Perelman School of Medicine says that multiple courses of ear drops won’t always cure an infection and that patients should see an otolaryngologist if the issue persists.

Scott Hensley of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues have developed a vaccine that could provide a baseline level of protection against all 20 known flu strains.