Health Sciences

Developing kidneys from scratch

Bioengineering professor Alex Hughes tackles the burden of chronic kidney disease by creating kidney tissue from scratch, which could reduce the need for both dialysis and transplantation.

Ian Scheffler

COVID-19 pandemic worsened patient safety measures

A new study from Penn Nursing found that rates of falls, infections, and injuries increased significantly during the pandemic, and have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.

From Penn Nursing News

The dangers of handheld cellphone use among teen drivers

A new study by researchers at Penn Nursing and the Perelman School of Medicine links newly licensed teen drivers to risky driving behaviors, and recommends teens and their parents develop strategies to avoid using cellphones while driving.

From Penn Nursing News

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



In the News


CBS News

Pennsylvania doctors reflect on COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later

Raina Merchant of the Perelman School of Medicine says that Penn Medicine had to be nimble during the COVID-19 pandemic to respond to many changes in information and optimize care for patients.

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Good Housekeeping

Is This Viral Trend Really the Ultimate Cure for Bloat?

Anish A. Sheth of the Perelman School of Medicine says there’s no medical evidence that topical castor oil has any medically therapeutic benefits.

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Healio

Children, teens face 25% higher risk for adverse GI outcomes after COVID-19 infection

According to a study by Ph.D. student Dazheng Zhang of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues, children and adolescents experienced increased risk for gastrointestinal symptoms and disorders after COVID-19 infections.

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Healio

Consider cost-effectiveness of treatment when managing glaucoma

Lama Al-Aswad of the Perelman School of Medicine says that glaucoma should be diagnosed early to decrease the cost to health care, help patients, and prevent blindness.

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Huffington Post

13 changes veterinarians would never ignore in their dogs

Katie Krebs of the School of Veterinary Medicine offers advice on observing breathing problems in cats and dogs.

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