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Health Sciences
Solution to a decades-old mitochondria mystery could lead to new disease treatments
Solution to a decades-old mitochondria mystery could lead to new disease treatments
Perelman School of Medicine scientists identified a key protein involved in fueling the cells’ power plants.
Climate Week offers something for ‘every member of the Penn community’
Climate Week offers something for ‘every member of the Penn community’
With participation from schools, centers, and groups across the University and a focus on the interplay of the climate emergency with social justice issues and the global pandemic, Climate Week at Penn will run September 21-25. The week’s dozens of events will help participants learn about the climate crisis—and then act.
Research Recovery Program supports scholars impacted by the pandemic
Research Recovery Program supports scholars impacted by the pandemic
A new funding mechanism offers grants designed to help researchers mitigate unexpected costs and provides opportunities for scholars to delve into new areas of study.
Middle-aged individuals may be in a perpetual state of H3N2 flu susceptibility
Middle-aged individuals may be in a perpetual state of H3N2 flu susceptibility
Individuals’ immunological imprint from early childhood infection likely lessens the virus’ severity, but does not prevent infection.
Antonia M. Villarruel reappointed dean of the Penn School of Nursing
Antonia M. Villarruel reappointed dean of the Penn School of Nursing
The announcement was made today, and marks a continuation of Penn Nursing’s ranking as the top nursing school in the world since 2017. Villarruel’s strategic plan has brought progress throughout the entire Penn Nursing community.
Finding faith and fellowship in recovery
Finding faith and fellowship in recovery
True Light Recovery helps women who have survived sexual exploitation, abuse, or addiction, by providing them with a safe place to pursue sobriety and a healthy, holistic lifestyle.
A New York Times medical mystery and a determined sister saved this patient’s life
A New York Times medical mystery and a determined sister saved this patient’s life
A patient in New York with an acute case of bronchitis was in respiratory distress. When family members read a similar account in the New York Times, they tracked down the specialist cited in the article—Maxim Itkin at the Perelman School of Medicine.
Penn Vet expands timely dual degree during COVID-19 pandemic
Penn Vet expands timely dual degree during COVID-19 pandemic
The interdisciplinary “One Health in Practice” curriculum positions veterinarians for new career pathways in human, environmental health.
Major advancement in islet cell transplantation for treating Type-1 diabetes
Major advancement in islet cell transplantation for treating Type-1 diabetes
Penn researchers invent a method for keeping donor insulin-producing cells alive long-term under the skin of patients.
Who should get the COVID-19 vaccine first?
Who should get the COVID-19 vaccine first?
A group of global experts led by Penn offer a model that lays the groundwork for fair distribution and prioritize reducing premature deaths.
In the News
Consumer Reports
Medical algorithms have a race problem
Nwamaka Eneanya of the Perelman School of Medicine and PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts spoke about how factoring a patient’s race into medical tests and treatments can exacerbate health disparities. “It’s promoting the idea that Black people as a race are distinguishable biologically—just because of their race—from other human beings,” said Roberts.
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MarketWatch
Can I visit family for Thanksgiving or Christmas? Your pandemic holiday travel questions, answered
M. Kit Delgado of the Perelman School of Medicine said visiting family during the holidays this year is a medium- to high-risk activity. “Unfortunately, the merriment we crave—eating, drinking and singing together in a cozy room—are among the highest-risk scenarios for transmitting COVID-19,” he said. “I’m optimistic that things will be different next year, and we can give up this year as an act of charity to our friends, family and community.”
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The Washington Post
Those scaled-back pandemic beauty habits are better for your skin, hair and nails, experts say
Jules Lipoff of the Perelman School of Medicine recommended using fewer cosmetics and skin care products. “In general, there’s no medical hygienic benefit to really almost any of this,” he said.
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PRI/WGBH Innovation Hub
The potency of sleep
Amita Sehgal of the Perelman School of Medicine spoke about the effects of sleep on health. “I think we as a society are getting less sleep now than we should be getting,” she said.
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The Washington Post
Here’s how Joe Biden would combat the pandemic if he wins the election
PIK Professor Ezekiel Emanuel spoke about distributing the coronavirus vaccine once it’s available. “The logistics behind getting a vaccine to people is much more daunting than what people have thought through. … I don’t think our current infrastructure is sufficient,” he said.
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