Alzheimer’s drug trials target older Californians. Do they understand what they’re signing up for? Penn In the News Los Angeles Times Alzheimer’s drug trials target older Californians. Do they understand what they’re signing up for? 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. In Philly and nationwide, interest is rising in psychedelics to treat depression. The FDA released new research guidelines Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer In Philly and nationwide, interest is rising in psychedelics to treat depression. The FDA released new research guidelines 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. New federal decisions make Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi widely accessible Penn In the News The New York Times New federal decisions make Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi widely accessible Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on the risks and benefits of a new Alzheimer’s medication. Here’s what a swimmer’s ear infection feels like—and how to get rid of it Penn In the News Self Magazine Here’s what a swimmer’s ear infection feels like—and how to get rid of it The Perelman School of Medicine’s Tiffany Chao is quoted on the excruciating pain associated with ear infection. Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Penn In the News Everyday Health Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Jena Shaw Tronieri of the Perelman School of Medicine is recruiting 120 patients with obesity who are taking semaglutide for a 72-week clinical trial to study the long-term effects of the medication on appetite. Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Katalin Susztak, professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Throughout her career, the professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics has had a profound impact on the way kidney disease is identified, prevented, and managed. What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating Penn In the News CBS News What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating A 2007 study by David Metz of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues found that a competitive eater’s stomach can expand to accommodate significantly more food. Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests (Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests Penn Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Children’s Hospital research finds single antibody treatment blocked donor T-cell attack and increased survival rates in preclinical models. Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Penn In the News Associated Press Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Research by Sameed Khatana of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that 13,000 to 20,000 adult deaths were linked to extreme heat from 2008 to 2017, with about half due to heart disease. Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn Medicine will use the shuttered and recently purchased Brandywine Hospital to reimagine health care for veterans and provide improved access to emergency care services for western Chester County community members, with remarks from CEO Kevin Mahoney. Load More
In Philly and nationwide, interest is rising in psychedelics to treat depression. The FDA released new research guidelines Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer In Philly and nationwide, interest is rising in psychedelics to treat depression. The FDA released new research guidelines 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. New federal decisions make Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi widely accessible Penn In the News The New York Times New federal decisions make Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi widely accessible Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on the risks and benefits of a new Alzheimer’s medication. Here’s what a swimmer’s ear infection feels like—and how to get rid of it Penn In the News Self Magazine Here’s what a swimmer’s ear infection feels like—and how to get rid of it The Perelman School of Medicine’s Tiffany Chao is quoted on the excruciating pain associated with ear infection. Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Penn In the News Everyday Health Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Jena Shaw Tronieri of the Perelman School of Medicine is recruiting 120 patients with obesity who are taking semaglutide for a 72-week clinical trial to study the long-term effects of the medication on appetite. Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Katalin Susztak, professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Throughout her career, the professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics has had a profound impact on the way kidney disease is identified, prevented, and managed. What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating Penn In the News CBS News What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating A 2007 study by David Metz of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues found that a competitive eater’s stomach can expand to accommodate significantly more food. Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests (Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests Penn Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Children’s Hospital research finds single antibody treatment blocked donor T-cell attack and increased survival rates in preclinical models. Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Penn In the News Associated Press Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Research by Sameed Khatana of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that 13,000 to 20,000 adult deaths were linked to extreme heat from 2008 to 2017, with about half due to heart disease. Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn Medicine will use the shuttered and recently purchased Brandywine Hospital to reimagine health care for veterans and provide improved access to emergency care services for western Chester County community members, with remarks from CEO Kevin Mahoney. Load More
New federal decisions make Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi widely accessible Penn In the News The New York Times New federal decisions make Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi widely accessible Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted on the risks and benefits of a new Alzheimer’s medication. Here’s what a swimmer’s ear infection feels like—and how to get rid of it Penn In the News Self Magazine Here’s what a swimmer’s ear infection feels like—and how to get rid of it The Perelman School of Medicine’s Tiffany Chao is quoted on the excruciating pain associated with ear infection. Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Penn In the News Everyday Health Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Jena Shaw Tronieri of the Perelman School of Medicine is recruiting 120 patients with obesity who are taking semaglutide for a 72-week clinical trial to study the long-term effects of the medication on appetite. Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Katalin Susztak, professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Throughout her career, the professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics has had a profound impact on the way kidney disease is identified, prevented, and managed. What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating Penn In the News CBS News What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating A 2007 study by David Metz of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues found that a competitive eater’s stomach can expand to accommodate significantly more food. Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests (Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests Penn Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Children’s Hospital research finds single antibody treatment blocked donor T-cell attack and increased survival rates in preclinical models. Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Penn In the News Associated Press Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Research by Sameed Khatana of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that 13,000 to 20,000 adult deaths were linked to extreme heat from 2008 to 2017, with about half due to heart disease. Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn Medicine will use the shuttered and recently purchased Brandywine Hospital to reimagine health care for veterans and provide improved access to emergency care services for western Chester County community members, with remarks from CEO Kevin Mahoney. Load More
Here’s what a swimmer’s ear infection feels like—and how to get rid of it Penn In the News Self Magazine Here’s what a swimmer’s ear infection feels like—and how to get rid of it The Perelman School of Medicine’s Tiffany Chao is quoted on the excruciating pain associated with ear infection. Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Penn In the News Everyday Health Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Jena Shaw Tronieri of the Perelman School of Medicine is recruiting 120 patients with obesity who are taking semaglutide for a 72-week clinical trial to study the long-term effects of the medication on appetite. Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Katalin Susztak, professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Throughout her career, the professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics has had a profound impact on the way kidney disease is identified, prevented, and managed. What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating Penn In the News CBS News What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating A 2007 study by David Metz of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues found that a competitive eater’s stomach can expand to accommodate significantly more food. Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests (Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests Penn Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Children’s Hospital research finds single antibody treatment blocked donor T-cell attack and increased survival rates in preclinical models. Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Penn In the News Associated Press Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Research by Sameed Khatana of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that 13,000 to 20,000 adult deaths were linked to extreme heat from 2008 to 2017, with about half due to heart disease. Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn Medicine will use the shuttered and recently purchased Brandywine Hospital to reimagine health care for veterans and provide improved access to emergency care services for western Chester County community members, with remarks from CEO Kevin Mahoney. Load More
Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Penn In the News Everyday Health Is Ozempic really an anti-addiction drug? Jena Shaw Tronieri of the Perelman School of Medicine is recruiting 120 patients with obesity who are taking semaglutide for a 72-week clinical trial to study the long-term effects of the medication on appetite. Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Katalin Susztak, professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Throughout her career, the professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics has had a profound impact on the way kidney disease is identified, prevented, and managed. What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating Penn In the News CBS News What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating A 2007 study by David Metz of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues found that a competitive eater’s stomach can expand to accommodate significantly more food. Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests (Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests Penn Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Children’s Hospital research finds single antibody treatment blocked donor T-cell attack and increased survival rates in preclinical models. Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Penn In the News Associated Press Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Research by Sameed Khatana of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that 13,000 to 20,000 adult deaths were linked to extreme heat from 2008 to 2017, with about half due to heart disease. Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn Medicine will use the shuttered and recently purchased Brandywine Hospital to reimagine health care for veterans and provide improved access to emergency care services for western Chester County community members, with remarks from CEO Kevin Mahoney. Load More
Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Katalin Susztak, professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Katalin Susztak hunts for a cure for kidney disease Throughout her career, the professor of internal medicine, nephrology, and genetics has had a profound impact on the way kidney disease is identified, prevented, and managed.
What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating Penn In the News CBS News What does a hot dog eating contest do to your stomach? Experts detail the health effects of competitive eating A 2007 study by David Metz of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues found that a competitive eater’s stomach can expand to accommodate significantly more food. Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests (Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests Penn Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Children’s Hospital research finds single antibody treatment blocked donor T-cell attack and increased survival rates in preclinical models. Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Penn In the News Associated Press Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Research by Sameed Khatana of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that 13,000 to 20,000 adult deaths were linked to extreme heat from 2008 to 2017, with about half due to heart disease. Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn Medicine will use the shuttered and recently purchased Brandywine Hospital to reimagine health care for veterans and provide improved access to emergency care services for western Chester County community members, with remarks from CEO Kevin Mahoney. Load More
Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests (Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) Antibody treatment prevents graft versus host disease in advanced preclinical tests Penn Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Boston Children’s Hospital research finds single antibody treatment blocked donor T-cell attack and increased survival rates in preclinical models.
Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Penn In the News Associated Press Heat waves like the one that’s killed 14 in the southern U.S. are becoming more frequent and enduring Research by Sameed Khatana of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that 13,000 to 20,000 adult deaths were linked to extreme heat from 2008 to 2017, with about half due to heart disease. Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn Medicine will use the shuttered and recently purchased Brandywine Hospital to reimagine health care for veterans and provide improved access to emergency care services for western Chester County community members, with remarks from CEO Kevin Mahoney. Load More
Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Penn Medicine to use Brandywine Hospital as part of an ambitious plan to replace, reconfigure VA medical centers Penn Medicine will use the shuttered and recently purchased Brandywine Hospital to reimagine health care for veterans and provide improved access to emergency care services for western Chester County community members, with remarks from CEO Kevin Mahoney.