Health Sciences

Avian flu: An explainer

In a video, Penn Medicine’s Scott Hensley gives an overview on what people should know about the avian flu virus and vaccine developments.



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USA Today

Health companies return $2.6 trillion to shareholders over time amid rising medical costs

A study led by Victor Roy of the Perelman School of Medicine finds that consumers and employers ultimately contributed to corporate health profits by paying for insurance premiums, out-of-pocket medical bills, and taxes.

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New Scientist

CAR T-cell therapy could help prevent clogged arteries

Robert Schwab of the Perelman School of Medicine says that, if statins worked perfectly, cardiovascular disease wouldn’t remain the leading cause of death worldwide.

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Science Alert

New strain of bird flu in Nevada reveals a concerning mutation

Louise Moncla of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that cows may be more broadly susceptible to bird flu viruses than initially thought.

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Los Angeles Times

A leading pediatrician was already worried about the future of vaccines. Then RFK Jr. came along

Paul Offit of the Perelman School of Medicine says that immunization rates are starting to decline as people become less comfortable and more cynical about vaccines.

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The New York Times

How much does breed shape a dog’s health and behavior?

James A. Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine says that Victorian dog fanciers in the 19th century aimed to engineer the perfect physical specimen rather than creating skilled working dogs.

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