Human brain organoids transplanted into rats respond to visual stimuli Penn In the News The Scientist Human brain organoids transplanted into rats respond to visual stimuli H. Isaac Chen of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues are showing that human organoids implanted into rat visual cortices can respond to flashing visual stimuli. Human neurons implanted into a rat’s brain respond to flashing lights Penn In the News New Scientist Human neurons implanted into a rat’s brain respond to flashing lights Isaac Chen of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues found that lab-grown neurons transplanted into rat brains with damaged visual cortexes responded when the rats saw flashing lights. Penn Medicine is going all in on proton therapy, a costly treatment that is unproven for most common cancers Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine is going all in on proton therapy, a costly treatment that is unproven for most common cancers A profile examines Penn Medicine’s commitment to the advancement of proton therapy, a new radiation cancer treatment, with remarks from James Metz and Justin E. Bekelman of the Perelman School of Medicine. For breast cancer patients, Penn researchers are comparing costly proton therapy with standard radiation Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer For breast cancer patients, Penn researchers are comparing costly proton therapy with standard radiation The Perelman School of Medicine’s Justin E. Bekelman is leading a $12 million study to compare the effects of proton therapy and standard radiation treatment on breast cancer. A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand Homepage image: Qi Gong comprises slow, deep breaths and smooth movements aimed at focusing the mind and maximizing the body’s energy flow. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand During a nine-day winter break trip, students in Jianghong Liu’s Penn Global seminar experienced and learned about practices like tea therapy, cupping, Qi Gong, and more. Penn Med student highlights the untold stories of Black women in medicine Penn Medicine student and author Jasmine Brown. (Image: Penn Medicine News.) Penn Med student highlights the untold stories of Black women in medicine Jasmine Brown’s book “Twice as Hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the 21st Century” spotlights the experiences of Black women in medicine whose stories often go overlooked. Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes Penn In the News FOX 5 New York Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found significantly more inflammation in the lungs of people who used e-cigarettes than regular smokers and non-smokers. Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term nocred Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term Penn Medicine research finds that in the 30-year study period, more severe head injuries doubled mortality rates. Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it Penn In the News The Hill Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it James Alwine of the Perelman School of Medicine co-writes that over-regulation could unduly constrain the ability to respond to future viral pandemic threats. Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Penn In the News Lancaster Farming Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Sherrill Davison of the School of Veterinary Medicine outlines the symptoms and signs of infectious coryza, an avian influenza lookalike. Load More
Human neurons implanted into a rat’s brain respond to flashing lights Penn In the News New Scientist Human neurons implanted into a rat’s brain respond to flashing lights Isaac Chen of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues found that lab-grown neurons transplanted into rat brains with damaged visual cortexes responded when the rats saw flashing lights. Penn Medicine is going all in on proton therapy, a costly treatment that is unproven for most common cancers Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine is going all in on proton therapy, a costly treatment that is unproven for most common cancers A profile examines Penn Medicine’s commitment to the advancement of proton therapy, a new radiation cancer treatment, with remarks from James Metz and Justin E. Bekelman of the Perelman School of Medicine. For breast cancer patients, Penn researchers are comparing costly proton therapy with standard radiation Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer For breast cancer patients, Penn researchers are comparing costly proton therapy with standard radiation The Perelman School of Medicine’s Justin E. Bekelman is leading a $12 million study to compare the effects of proton therapy and standard radiation treatment on breast cancer. A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand Homepage image: Qi Gong comprises slow, deep breaths and smooth movements aimed at focusing the mind and maximizing the body’s energy flow. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand During a nine-day winter break trip, students in Jianghong Liu’s Penn Global seminar experienced and learned about practices like tea therapy, cupping, Qi Gong, and more. Penn Med student highlights the untold stories of Black women in medicine Penn Medicine student and author Jasmine Brown. (Image: Penn Medicine News.) Penn Med student highlights the untold stories of Black women in medicine Jasmine Brown’s book “Twice as Hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the 21st Century” spotlights the experiences of Black women in medicine whose stories often go overlooked. Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes Penn In the News FOX 5 New York Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found significantly more inflammation in the lungs of people who used e-cigarettes than regular smokers and non-smokers. Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term nocred Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term Penn Medicine research finds that in the 30-year study period, more severe head injuries doubled mortality rates. Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it Penn In the News The Hill Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it James Alwine of the Perelman School of Medicine co-writes that over-regulation could unduly constrain the ability to respond to future viral pandemic threats. Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Penn In the News Lancaster Farming Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Sherrill Davison of the School of Veterinary Medicine outlines the symptoms and signs of infectious coryza, an avian influenza lookalike. Load More
Penn Medicine is going all in on proton therapy, a costly treatment that is unproven for most common cancers Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine is going all in on proton therapy, a costly treatment that is unproven for most common cancers A profile examines Penn Medicine’s commitment to the advancement of proton therapy, a new radiation cancer treatment, with remarks from James Metz and Justin E. Bekelman of the Perelman School of Medicine. For breast cancer patients, Penn researchers are comparing costly proton therapy with standard radiation Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer For breast cancer patients, Penn researchers are comparing costly proton therapy with standard radiation The Perelman School of Medicine’s Justin E. Bekelman is leading a $12 million study to compare the effects of proton therapy and standard radiation treatment on breast cancer. A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand Homepage image: Qi Gong comprises slow, deep breaths and smooth movements aimed at focusing the mind and maximizing the body’s energy flow. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand During a nine-day winter break trip, students in Jianghong Liu’s Penn Global seminar experienced and learned about practices like tea therapy, cupping, Qi Gong, and more. Penn Med student highlights the untold stories of Black women in medicine Penn Medicine student and author Jasmine Brown. (Image: Penn Medicine News.) Penn Med student highlights the untold stories of Black women in medicine Jasmine Brown’s book “Twice as Hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the 21st Century” spotlights the experiences of Black women in medicine whose stories often go overlooked. Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes Penn In the News FOX 5 New York Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found significantly more inflammation in the lungs of people who used e-cigarettes than regular smokers and non-smokers. Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term nocred Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term Penn Medicine research finds that in the 30-year study period, more severe head injuries doubled mortality rates. Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it Penn In the News The Hill Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it James Alwine of the Perelman School of Medicine co-writes that over-regulation could unduly constrain the ability to respond to future viral pandemic threats. Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Penn In the News Lancaster Farming Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Sherrill Davison of the School of Veterinary Medicine outlines the symptoms and signs of infectious coryza, an avian influenza lookalike. Load More
For breast cancer patients, Penn researchers are comparing costly proton therapy with standard radiation Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer For breast cancer patients, Penn researchers are comparing costly proton therapy with standard radiation The Perelman School of Medicine’s Justin E. Bekelman is leading a $12 million study to compare the effects of proton therapy and standard radiation treatment on breast cancer. A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand Homepage image: Qi Gong comprises slow, deep breaths and smooth movements aimed at focusing the mind and maximizing the body’s energy flow. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand During a nine-day winter break trip, students in Jianghong Liu’s Penn Global seminar experienced and learned about practices like tea therapy, cupping, Qi Gong, and more. Penn Med student highlights the untold stories of Black women in medicine Penn Medicine student and author Jasmine Brown. (Image: Penn Medicine News.) Penn Med student highlights the untold stories of Black women in medicine Jasmine Brown’s book “Twice as Hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the 21st Century” spotlights the experiences of Black women in medicine whose stories often go overlooked. Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes Penn In the News FOX 5 New York Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found significantly more inflammation in the lungs of people who used e-cigarettes than regular smokers and non-smokers. Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term nocred Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term Penn Medicine research finds that in the 30-year study period, more severe head injuries doubled mortality rates. Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it Penn In the News The Hill Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it James Alwine of the Perelman School of Medicine co-writes that over-regulation could unduly constrain the ability to respond to future viral pandemic threats. Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Penn In the News Lancaster Farming Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Sherrill Davison of the School of Veterinary Medicine outlines the symptoms and signs of infectious coryza, an avian influenza lookalike. Load More
A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand Homepage image: Qi Gong comprises slow, deep breaths and smooth movements aimed at focusing the mind and maximizing the body’s energy flow. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand During a nine-day winter break trip, students in Jianghong Liu’s Penn Global seminar experienced and learned about practices like tea therapy, cupping, Qi Gong, and more.
Penn Med student highlights the untold stories of Black women in medicine Penn Medicine student and author Jasmine Brown. (Image: Penn Medicine News.) Penn Med student highlights the untold stories of Black women in medicine Jasmine Brown’s book “Twice as Hard: The Stories of Black Women Who Fought to Become Physicians, from the Civil War to the 21st Century” spotlights the experiences of Black women in medicine whose stories often go overlooked.
Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes Penn In the News FOX 5 New York Vaping causes more inflammation in lungs than regular cigarettes A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found significantly more inflammation in the lungs of people who used e-cigarettes than regular smokers and non-smokers. Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term nocred Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term Penn Medicine research finds that in the 30-year study period, more severe head injuries doubled mortality rates. Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it Penn In the News The Hill Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it James Alwine of the Perelman School of Medicine co-writes that over-regulation could unduly constrain the ability to respond to future viral pandemic threats. Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Penn In the News Lancaster Farming Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Sherrill Davison of the School of Veterinary Medicine outlines the symptoms and signs of infectious coryza, an avian influenza lookalike. Load More
Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term nocred Head injury is associated with doubled mortality rate long-term Penn Medicine research finds that in the 30-year study period, more severe head injuries doubled mortality rates.
Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it Penn In the News The Hill Virology is part of the golden age of health: Don’t dismantle it James Alwine of the Perelman School of Medicine co-writes that over-regulation could unduly constrain the ability to respond to future viral pandemic threats. Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Penn In the News Lancaster Farming Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Sherrill Davison of the School of Veterinary Medicine outlines the symptoms and signs of infectious coryza, an avian influenza lookalike. Load More
Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Penn In the News Lancaster Farming Coryza, an avian influenza lookalike, lingers in Lancaster Sherrill Davison of the School of Veterinary Medicine outlines the symptoms and signs of infectious coryza, an avian influenza lookalike.