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Health Sciences
What to know about the current avian influenza outbreak
What to know about the current avian influenza outbreak
Louise Moncla and Aliza Simeone of Penn Vet and Kathleen Hall Jamieson of the Annenberg Public Policy Center share helpful information for the public.
A link between nurse work environment quality and COVID-19 mortality disparities
A link between nurse work environment quality and COVID-19 mortality disparities
A new study from Penn’s School of Nursing links the quality of the nurse work environment and COVID-19 mortality rates among socially vulnerable Medicare patients.
Scratching beneath the surface of itchy skin
Scratching beneath the surface of itchy skin
Researchers from Penn Vet provide insights into how a species of worms found a way around the mammalian urge to scratch an itch.
The untold story of Henrietta Villaescusa: A Hispanic nurse advancing health equity
The untold story of Henrietta Villaescusa: A Hispanic nurse advancing health equity
A new article by Penn Nursing Dean Antonia Villarruel, and nursing professor Julie Fairman, examines Villaescusa’s career and the factors influencing her impact across government, health, and nursing sectors.
A blueprint for change in acute and critical care nursing
A blueprint for change in acute and critical care nursing
A new article from Penn Nursing faculty proposes a significant shift in how nursing care is measured within acute and critical care settings by recognizing the full scope of a nurse’s work and its impact on patient outcomes.
A year after the Nobel Prize, Penn’s mRNA research is revving up
A year after the Nobel Prize, Penn’s mRNA research is revving up
In 2023, Drew Weissman and Katalin Karikó received Nobel Prize recognition for mRNA vaccines. Today, the work continues apace as successes across the University show how medicine is changing rapidly as a result of the prize-winning discovery.
Pioneering robotic triage
Pioneering robotic triage
By combining the power of autonomous systems and medical expertise, a team of engineers and physician scientists from Penn are tackling the challenge of mass casualty triage.
Wellness and well-being series looks at behavior and mental health services
Wellness and well-being series looks at behavior and mental health services
Wellness and well-being are woven into the life of Penn’s campus, for students, postdocs, faculty, and staff. In the first part of a new series, Penn Today highlights University resources that support the campus community.
Single-dose gene therapy is potentially life-changing for adults with hemophilia B
Single-dose gene therapy is potentially life-changing for adults with hemophilia B
Based on the results of this study, which recorded a 71% reduction in bleeding episodes, the FDA has approved the single-infusion gene therapy.
Penn’s Gilliam Fellows bridge inclusion and innovation
Penn’s Gilliam Fellows bridge inclusion and innovation
Two Ph.D. students are among 50 graduate students selected to receive this year’s Howard Hughes Medical Institute Gilliam Fellowship, which advances equity and inclusion in science through a mentorship skills development course.
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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