Medicine

Faten Aberra of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania discusses the onset and symptoms of acute pancreatitis.

A study co-authored by Heath Schmidt of the School of Nursing finds that the peptide compound GEP44 reduces opioid cravings in rats.

Bonnie Milas of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some people might not pick up naloxone unless it’s free and easy but that anyone who suffers from an overdose should have an equal chance of survival.

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.