How hospitals are leaning into virtual nursing programs Modern Healthcare How hospitals are leaning into virtual nursing programs Research from the School of Nursing found that 57% of virtual nurses did not reduce the workload.
AI and the future of work WHYY (Philadelphia) AI and the future of work Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School discusses AI’s potential to replace workers and explores how past technological upheavals can help us navigate the transition.
Coffee lowers stress levels if you drink this amount daily—and it’s more than one cup Men’s Health Coffee lowers stress levels if you drink this amount daily—and it’s more than one cup Yvette Sheline of the Perelman School of Medicine says, “People vary widely in the effect caffeine has on them. There seems to be a sweet spot for everyone.”
What to know about this year’s Penn Relays: Who’s headlining, where to watch, and more Philadelphia Inquirer What to know about this year’s Penn Relays: Who’s headlining, where to watch, and more Scott Ward discusses the finances of the Penn Relays, happening this weekend at Franklin Field.
Magnetic muon measurements and gene-therapy advances win $3 million Breakthrough prizes Scientific American Magnetic muon measurements and gene-therapy advances win $3 million Breakthrough prizes Jean Bennett, Albert Maguire, and Katherine High of Penn Medicine were recognized for developing Luxturna, the first FDA-approved gene-augmenting therapy to treat an inherited retinal disease.
From MLB to archaeology: A look at former Phillie Brad Lidge’s retirement journey KYW Radio (Philadelphia) From MLB to archaeology: A look at former Phillie Brad Lidge’s retirement journey Former Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge is now an archaeologist and on the board of advisors at the Penn Museum.
Penn Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia team awarded Breakthrough Prize for developing gene therapy for inherited blindness MarketWatch Penn Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia team awarded Breakthrough Prize for developing gene therapy for inherited blindness Jean Bennett, Albert Maguire, and Katherine High from Penn Medicine received the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences for their work in developing the first FDA-approved gene therapy for an inherited condition, which dramatically improves sight in people with a form of blindness called Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
Penn and CHOP trio share multimillion-dollar ‘Oscars of Science’ award Philadelphia Business Journal Penn and CHOP trio share multimillion-dollar ‘Oscars of Science’ award Jean Bennett, Katherine A. High, and Albert Maguire of Penn Medicine and CHOP are among those sharing the $3 million Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences.
14 screening tests to consider after 50 AARP.org 14 screening tests to consider after 50 Speaking about certain medical screenings, Corinne Rhodes of Penn Medicine says, “Just because we can do things doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to do.”
Not even the largest cosmic objects can escape Newton and Einstein, study finds Gizmodo Not even the largest cosmic objects can escape Newton and Einstein, study finds Patricio Gallardo of the School of Arts & Sciences conducted a study on gravity, saying, “With so many unanswered questions, gravity remains one of the most fascinating areas of research.”