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CAR-T cell therapies show promise for autoimmune diseases
ScienceFriday.com

CAR-T cell therapies show promise for autoimmune diseases

Daniel Baker, a Ph.D. student in Carl June’s lab at the Perelman School of Medicine, discusses the results of a study on donor CAR-T cell therapy.

Fifteen things to know about the two new Alzheimer’s drugs
AARP.org

Fifteen things to know about the two new Alzheimer’s drugs

Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that some reactions to new Alzheimer’s drugs can resemble flu-like symptoms, such as chills, shortness of breath, and rash.

Social media misinformation is scaring women about birth control
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Social media misinformation is scaring women about birth control

In an opinion essay, postdoc Emily Pfender of the Leonard Davis Institute and Perelman School of Medicine cautions that social media can set back women’s health by perpetuating fear and misinformation instead of empowering informed choices.

Does it matter what time you take your medicine?
WHYY (Philadelphia)

Does it matter what time you take your medicine?

Garret FitzGerald of the Perelman School of Medicine says that the timing of medication dosing can substantially influence the drug levels in people’s blood.

When is the best time to catch up on vaccines?
A medical professional applies a bandage to a person’s shoulder after receiving a vaccine.

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When is the best time to catch up on vaccines?

Determining the right time to get a COVID vaccine depends on medical history, age, the timing of previous COVID vaccine doses, and when a previous case of COVID occurred.

Alex Gardner

Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine
Top row, left to right: Zoltan Pierre Aramy, Kathryn H. Bowles, and Scott D. Halpern. Bottom row left to right: Eugenia South, Alexis A. Thompson, and E. John Wherry III.

Top row, left to right: Zoltan Pierre Aramy, Kathryn H. Bowles, and Scott D. Halpern. Bottom row, left to right: Eugenia South, Alexis A. Thompson, and E. John Wherry III.

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Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine

The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.

From Penn Medicine News, Eric Horvath

Novel mRNA vaccine prevents and treat C. difficile
Microscopic view of C. difficile.

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Novel mRNA vaccine prevents and treat C. difficile

Penn Medicine and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have developed the first mRNA vaccine against C. difficile to successfully ward off the bacterial infection.

Alex Gardner