His baby gene editing shocked ethicists. Now he’s in the lab again Penn In the News NPR His baby gene editing shocked ethicists. Now he’s in the lab again Kiran Musunuru of the Perelman School of Medicine says that Chinese geneticist He Jiankui crossed ethical lines and exhibited bad science by editing babies’ genes. Nutrient taurine might help extend life, animal studies show Penn In the News HealthDay News Nutrient taurine might help extend life, animal studies show Joseph Baur of the Perelman School of Medicine explains why recent taurine studies only show a correlation, not a cause and effect. Putting biomedical research advances within reach Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine Magazine Putting biomedical research advances within reach Treatments and vaccines are only useful in the hands of the people who need them, and Penn Medicine is working toward better access and equity for biomedical innovations. The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Penn In the News Houston Chronicle The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Nursing found that a drug similar to semaglutide had profound effects on cocaine-mediated behaviors in mice. Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes Adipocytes fat cells. (Image: iStock/Design Cells) Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes The findings from the Penn Medicine study represent the first structural details of uncoupling protein 1, which allows fat tissue to burn off calories as heat. ‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID Penn In the News LancasterOnline.com ‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID A Penn Medicine team at Lancaster General Health and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania saved the life of a Landivsille man through a double lung transplant. New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why Penn In the News Prevention New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why John Vasudevan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that a protective pain mechanism comes with exercise and encourages people to continue with it. How saunas benefit your brain Penn In the News Men’s Health How saunas benefit your brain Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that saunas aren’t a silver bullet for dementia but might represent one of several combined ways to counteract it. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Load More
Nutrient taurine might help extend life, animal studies show Penn In the News HealthDay News Nutrient taurine might help extend life, animal studies show Joseph Baur of the Perelman School of Medicine explains why recent taurine studies only show a correlation, not a cause and effect. Putting biomedical research advances within reach Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine Magazine Putting biomedical research advances within reach Treatments and vaccines are only useful in the hands of the people who need them, and Penn Medicine is working toward better access and equity for biomedical innovations. The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Penn In the News Houston Chronicle The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Nursing found that a drug similar to semaglutide had profound effects on cocaine-mediated behaviors in mice. Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes Adipocytes fat cells. (Image: iStock/Design Cells) Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes The findings from the Penn Medicine study represent the first structural details of uncoupling protein 1, which allows fat tissue to burn off calories as heat. ‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID Penn In the News LancasterOnline.com ‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID A Penn Medicine team at Lancaster General Health and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania saved the life of a Landivsille man through a double lung transplant. New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why Penn In the News Prevention New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why John Vasudevan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that a protective pain mechanism comes with exercise and encourages people to continue with it. How saunas benefit your brain Penn In the News Men’s Health How saunas benefit your brain Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that saunas aren’t a silver bullet for dementia but might represent one of several combined ways to counteract it. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Load More
Putting biomedical research advances within reach Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine Magazine Putting biomedical research advances within reach Treatments and vaccines are only useful in the hands of the people who need them, and Penn Medicine is working toward better access and equity for biomedical innovations.
The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Penn In the News Houston Chronicle The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions? Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Nursing found that a drug similar to semaglutide had profound effects on cocaine-mediated behaviors in mice. Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes Adipocytes fat cells. (Image: iStock/Design Cells) Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes The findings from the Penn Medicine study represent the first structural details of uncoupling protein 1, which allows fat tissue to burn off calories as heat. ‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID Penn In the News LancasterOnline.com ‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID A Penn Medicine team at Lancaster General Health and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania saved the life of a Landivsille man through a double lung transplant. New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why Penn In the News Prevention New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why John Vasudevan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that a protective pain mechanism comes with exercise and encourages people to continue with it. How saunas benefit your brain Penn In the News Men’s Health How saunas benefit your brain Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that saunas aren’t a silver bullet for dementia but might represent one of several combined ways to counteract it. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Load More
Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes Adipocytes fat cells. (Image: iStock/Design Cells) Key details of fat cells uncovered, advancing potential treatments for obesity and diabetes The findings from the Penn Medicine study represent the first structural details of uncoupling protein 1, which allows fat tissue to burn off calories as heat.
‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID Penn In the News LancasterOnline.com ‘My life depends on it’: Landisville man seeks kidney transplant after 2-year medical battle sparked by COVID A Penn Medicine team at Lancaster General Health and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania saved the life of a Landivsille man through a double lung transplant. New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why Penn In the News Prevention New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why John Vasudevan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that a protective pain mechanism comes with exercise and encourages people to continue with it. How saunas benefit your brain Penn In the News Men’s Health How saunas benefit your brain Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that saunas aren’t a silver bullet for dementia but might represent one of several combined ways to counteract it. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Load More
New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why Penn In the News Prevention New study says exercise helps heighten your pain tolerance: here’s why John Vasudevan of the Perelman School of Medicine says that a protective pain mechanism comes with exercise and encourages people to continue with it. How saunas benefit your brain Penn In the News Men’s Health How saunas benefit your brain Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that saunas aren’t a silver bullet for dementia but might represent one of several combined ways to counteract it. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Load More
How saunas benefit your brain Penn In the News Men’s Health How saunas benefit your brain Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that saunas aren’t a silver bullet for dementia but might represent one of several combined ways to counteract it. Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor. Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine. Load More
Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans Image: iStock/Boris Jovanovic Data shows disparities among alcohol use disorder diagnosis among veterans New Penn Medicine research shows how AUD diagnoses differ among veterans, given evidence that exposure to trauma, including combat, is a risk factor.
Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Penn In the News Philadelphia Business Journal Project HOME receives $25M gift, launches opioid abuse initiative with Penn Medicine, Jefferson and Temple Health Thanks to a $25 million donation, Project HOME will team with Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Temple Health to improve how people experiencing homelessness are treated for opioid abuse disorder, with remarks from Richard C. Wender of the Perelman School of Medicine.