Patient advocate Jamil Rivers leads women of color to better breast cancer care Jamil Rivers, founder of The Chrysalis Initiative. (Image: Penn Medicine News) nocred Patient advocate Jamil Rivers leads women of color to better breast cancer care During her time in treatment, Rivers, who is Black, also discovered that many women, particularly Black women and other women of color, were in urgent need of guidance.
The race to supercharge cancer-fighting T cells Penn In the News Nature The race to supercharge cancer-fighting T cells Carl June and Avery Posey of the Perelman School of Medicine discuss the progression and expansion of CAR-T cell therapies. In 30-year study, head injury doubled long-term death risk Penn In the News HealthDay In 30-year study, head injury doubled long-term death risk A study by Holly Elser of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues finds that head injuries may double or even triple the risk of dying early. ‘We need pleasure to survive’ Penn In the News The New York Times ‘We need pleasure to survive’ PIK Professor Ezekiel J. Emanuel says that moderation is a good principle and comments on whether tweaks in bad behavior can help. The work of Adam Grant is suggested for additional reading and an understanding of "languishing." How do we improve diversity in medicine? Black female physician-leaders answer Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How do we improve diversity in medicine? Black female physician-leaders answer Med student Jasmine Brown of the Perelman School of Medicine joins alumna Arlene Bennett and Perelman’s Eve Higginbotham to discuss her upcoming book, “Twice as Hard,” which recounts the stories of the nation’s first Black female doctors. Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is a new threat in the opioid epidemic: What we know Penn In the News USA Today Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is a new threat in the opioid epidemic: What we know Bernd Driessen of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that xylazine is most commonly used in cattle since it’s one of the few sedatives studied in food animals. Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults Penn In the News United Press International Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found that people’s mortality rates from all causes doubled if they had suffered a head injury. Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Penn In the News The New York Times Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Jeremy Cannon and Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine comment on the importance of rapid response and the impediments to beneficial research for cardiac arrest patients. CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Penn In the News The New York Times CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine says that only a tiny fraction of people who have a cardiac arrest and are not at a hospital get CPR, calling it a national tragedy. Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer The rates of advanced care planning conversations quadrupled, while potentially harmful therapy at end of life decreased by 25% in large randomized study. Load More
In 30-year study, head injury doubled long-term death risk Penn In the News HealthDay In 30-year study, head injury doubled long-term death risk A study by Holly Elser of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues finds that head injuries may double or even triple the risk of dying early. ‘We need pleasure to survive’ Penn In the News The New York Times ‘We need pleasure to survive’ PIK Professor Ezekiel J. Emanuel says that moderation is a good principle and comments on whether tweaks in bad behavior can help. The work of Adam Grant is suggested for additional reading and an understanding of "languishing." How do we improve diversity in medicine? Black female physician-leaders answer Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How do we improve diversity in medicine? Black female physician-leaders answer Med student Jasmine Brown of the Perelman School of Medicine joins alumna Arlene Bennett and Perelman’s Eve Higginbotham to discuss her upcoming book, “Twice as Hard,” which recounts the stories of the nation’s first Black female doctors. Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is a new threat in the opioid epidemic: What we know Penn In the News USA Today Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is a new threat in the opioid epidemic: What we know Bernd Driessen of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that xylazine is most commonly used in cattle since it’s one of the few sedatives studied in food animals. Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults Penn In the News United Press International Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found that people’s mortality rates from all causes doubled if they had suffered a head injury. Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Penn In the News The New York Times Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Jeremy Cannon and Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine comment on the importance of rapid response and the impediments to beneficial research for cardiac arrest patients. CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Penn In the News The New York Times CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine says that only a tiny fraction of people who have a cardiac arrest and are not at a hospital get CPR, calling it a national tragedy. Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer The rates of advanced care planning conversations quadrupled, while potentially harmful therapy at end of life decreased by 25% in large randomized study. Load More
‘We need pleasure to survive’ Penn In the News The New York Times ‘We need pleasure to survive’ PIK Professor Ezekiel J. Emanuel says that moderation is a good principle and comments on whether tweaks in bad behavior can help. The work of Adam Grant is suggested for additional reading and an understanding of "languishing." How do we improve diversity in medicine? Black female physician-leaders answer Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How do we improve diversity in medicine? Black female physician-leaders answer Med student Jasmine Brown of the Perelman School of Medicine joins alumna Arlene Bennett and Perelman’s Eve Higginbotham to discuss her upcoming book, “Twice as Hard,” which recounts the stories of the nation’s first Black female doctors. Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is a new threat in the opioid epidemic: What we know Penn In the News USA Today Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is a new threat in the opioid epidemic: What we know Bernd Driessen of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that xylazine is most commonly used in cattle since it’s one of the few sedatives studied in food animals. Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults Penn In the News United Press International Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found that people’s mortality rates from all causes doubled if they had suffered a head injury. Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Penn In the News The New York Times Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Jeremy Cannon and Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine comment on the importance of rapid response and the impediments to beneficial research for cardiac arrest patients. CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Penn In the News The New York Times CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine says that only a tiny fraction of people who have a cardiac arrest and are not at a hospital get CPR, calling it a national tragedy. Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer The rates of advanced care planning conversations quadrupled, while potentially harmful therapy at end of life decreased by 25% in large randomized study. Load More
How do we improve diversity in medicine? Black female physician-leaders answer Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How do we improve diversity in medicine? Black female physician-leaders answer Med student Jasmine Brown of the Perelman School of Medicine joins alumna Arlene Bennett and Perelman’s Eve Higginbotham to discuss her upcoming book, “Twice as Hard,” which recounts the stories of the nation’s first Black female doctors. Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is a new threat in the opioid epidemic: What we know Penn In the News USA Today Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is a new threat in the opioid epidemic: What we know Bernd Driessen of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that xylazine is most commonly used in cattle since it’s one of the few sedatives studied in food animals. Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults Penn In the News United Press International Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found that people’s mortality rates from all causes doubled if they had suffered a head injury. Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Penn In the News The New York Times Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Jeremy Cannon and Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine comment on the importance of rapid response and the impediments to beneficial research for cardiac arrest patients. CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Penn In the News The New York Times CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine says that only a tiny fraction of people who have a cardiac arrest and are not at a hospital get CPR, calling it a national tragedy. Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer The rates of advanced care planning conversations quadrupled, while potentially harmful therapy at end of life decreased by 25% in large randomized study. Load More
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is a new threat in the opioid epidemic: What we know Penn In the News USA Today Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, is a new threat in the opioid epidemic: What we know Bernd Driessen of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that xylazine is most commonly used in cattle since it’s one of the few sedatives studied in food animals. Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults Penn In the News United Press International Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found that people’s mortality rates from all causes doubled if they had suffered a head injury. Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Penn In the News The New York Times Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Jeremy Cannon and Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine comment on the importance of rapid response and the impediments to beneficial research for cardiac arrest patients. CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Penn In the News The New York Times CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine says that only a tiny fraction of people who have a cardiac arrest and are not at a hospital get CPR, calling it a national tragedy. Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer The rates of advanced care planning conversations quadrupled, while potentially harmful therapy at end of life decreased by 25% in large randomized study. Load More
Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults Penn In the News United Press International Head injury of any kind doubles mortality rate in adults A study by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine found that people’s mortality rates from all causes doubled if they had suffered a head injury. Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Penn In the News The New York Times Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Jeremy Cannon and Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine comment on the importance of rapid response and the impediments to beneficial research for cardiac arrest patients. CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Penn In the News The New York Times CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine says that only a tiny fraction of people who have a cardiac arrest and are not at a hospital get CPR, calling it a national tragedy. Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer The rates of advanced care planning conversations quadrupled, while potentially harmful therapy at end of life decreased by 25% in large randomized study. Load More
Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Penn In the News The New York Times Inside the hospital where Damar Hamlin’s life was saved Jeremy Cannon and Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine comment on the importance of rapid response and the impediments to beneficial research for cardiac arrest patients. CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Penn In the News The New York Times CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine says that only a tiny fraction of people who have a cardiac arrest and are not at a hospital get CPR, calling it a national tragedy. Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer The rates of advanced care planning conversations quadrupled, while potentially harmful therapy at end of life decreased by 25% in large randomized study. Load More
CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Penn In the News The New York Times CPR and defibrillators: What you need to know Benjamin Abella of the Perelman School of Medicine says that only a tiny fraction of people who have a cardiac arrest and are not at a hospital get CPR, calling it a national tragedy. Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer The rates of advanced care planning conversations quadrupled, while potentially harmful therapy at end of life decreased by 25% in large randomized study.
Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer The rates of advanced care planning conversations quadrupled, while potentially harmful therapy at end of life decreased by 25% in large randomized study.