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Penn Medicine doctor brings lifesaving tech to global conflict zones
Penn Medicine doctor brings lifesaving tech to global conflict zones
Nahreen Ahmed, a physician with Penn Medicine, has trained physicians and other care providers around the world in using ultrasound machines to assess injuries and other health concerns.
Fostering a therapy dog means welcoming strangers and petting
Fostering a therapy dog means welcoming strangers and petting
Foster families and therapy dogs in training learn their roles together. Studies show pet therapy in hospitals significantly decreases pain, calms breathing, and boosts mood and perceived energy levels in patients.
An active research team brings better health care for postnatal patients
An active research team brings better health care for postnatal patients
Katie Luzi Costantini and Chester County Hospital’s research department have worked out how obstetrics providers can better meet the needs of patients after giving birth and throughout the “fourth trimester.”
The ‘paradox’ of receiving health care in prison
The ‘paradox’ of receiving health care in prison
In an excerpt from their new book, Penn sociologist Jason Schnittker and colleagues dissect the contradictory nature of these institutions, which are charged with both “denying freedom and providing care.”
Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in young women
Restricted abortion access linked to increased suicide risk in young women
Research from the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia determined that this association exists for women of reproductive age, findings that hold potential clinical, policy, and ethical implications.
Racial differences in access to Medicare plans have health consequences
Racial differences in access to Medicare plans have health consequences
A study by Penn LDI finds that low access to five-star plans is linked to a high rate of preventable hospitalizations.
Gut microbes can boost the motivation to exercise
Gut microbes can boost the motivation to exercise
A new study by Penn Medicine uncovers a gut-to-brain pathway that increases exercise performance.
‘Learning about BRCA saved my life’
‘Learning about BRCA saved my life’
A family cancer diagnosis led Trudy Orthey to test for the BRCA2 gene mutation. A prophylactic double mastectomy and oophorectomy at Penn Medicine revealed she had early-stage ovarian cancer.
Kirigami technique hints at promising outcomes for breast reconstruction
Kirigami technique hints at promising outcomes for breast reconstruction
Penn researchers have developed a new technique for aiding in the reconstruction of breast tissue following a mastectomy.
The Jin Lab taps into a key cell for cancer research
The Jin Lab taps into a key cell for cancer research
The lab, led by Chengcheng Jin, an assistant professor of cancer biology and microbiology, is investigating how the immune system co-evolves with tumors during cancer progression.
In the News
New Scientist
We may finally know why psychological stress worsens gut inflammation
A study by Christoph Thaiss of the Perelman School of Medicine and colleagues identified a pathway between the brain and immune system in mice that may explain why psychological stress can worsen gut inflammation.
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PBS
Curbing gun violence with a public health approach
Sara Jacoby of the School of Nursing explains how public health research and interventions could be used to reduce gun violence.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
University of Pennsylvania Health System has a $160M operating profit so far in fiscal 2023
Penn Medicine has remained profitable through the first nine months of fiscal 2023, with remarks from Keith Kasper.
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Philadelphia Citizen
Cleaner streets are key to Philly’s success
Two studies by the Urban Health Lab at Penn found that gun violence dropped significantly in neighborhoods where vacant parcels were turned into regularly maintained green spaces.
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6ABC.com
Tickborne illnesses rise with rising temperatures: What you should know
Kaitlyn Krebs of the School of Veterinary Medicine notes an increase in animals with tick bites this year due to a warmer winter.
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