‘Welcome to your future’: Penn celebrates Match Day 2024 nocred ‘Welcome to your future’: Penn celebrates Match Day 2024 On the third Friday of March, Perelman School of Medicine’s class of 2024 celebrated their future residencies.
A humanities pathway to pre-med In a theatre class, Emily Monfort and Izzy DiCampli work on umbrellas that will be built into dragon heads for the play “She Kills Monsters.” nocred A humanities pathway to pre-med Pre-med students majoring in English, theatre, history, and other humanities fields find satisfaction in tapping into multiple interests—and see benefits for a career in medicine.
Sugar-coated gold nanoparticles could replace some antibiotics Penn In the News Newsweek Sugar-coated gold nanoparticles could replace some antibiotics According to a Penn Medicine study, a new therapy involving laser light and sugar-coated gold nanoparticles can reduce tooth decay and infected wounds without needing antibiotics. Alzheimer’s may be caused by a build-up of fat in brain cells Penn In the News New Scientist Alzheimer’s may be caused by a build-up of fat in brain cells A study by Michael Haney of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that the root cause of Alzheimer’s is a build-up of fat droplets in brain cells. Philadelphia hospital program adds psychologists to bridge mental health services for trauma survivors Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Philadelphia hospital program adds psychologists to bridge mental health services for trauma survivors A new psychology team at the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program has provided about 46 survivors with short- and long- term therapy, featuring remarks from Elinore Kaufman and Lily Brown of the Perelman School of Medicine. Social factors may ‘disproportionately’ affect transplant process Penn In the News The Washington Post Social factors may ‘disproportionately’ affect transplant process A 2023 study led by researchers at Penn found that 44% of patients evaluated for liver transplants were not placed on organ wait lists, with nearly 17% rejected because of psychosocial or financial reasons. Marina Serper and Tamara Cozzi of Penn Medicine discuss the evaluation process for transplants. Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain Penn In the News CBC Radio (Canada) Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain A collaborative study by Penn found that 60% of cases with blood-brain-barrier dysfunction had healed three months later. Best CPAP alternatives Penn In the News Consumer Reports Best CPAP alternatives Richard Schwab of the Perelman School of Medicine says that obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing to pause during sleep when something like the tongue or relaxed throat muscles blocks the airway. Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Penn In the News The New York Times Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that amyloid is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s in the same way that smoking is a risk factor for cancer. Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn Medicine reported a small increase in profitability in the six months ending Dec. 31, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
Alzheimer’s may be caused by a build-up of fat in brain cells Penn In the News New Scientist Alzheimer’s may be caused by a build-up of fat in brain cells A study by Michael Haney of the Perelman School of Medicine suggests that the root cause of Alzheimer’s is a build-up of fat droplets in brain cells. Philadelphia hospital program adds psychologists to bridge mental health services for trauma survivors Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Philadelphia hospital program adds psychologists to bridge mental health services for trauma survivors A new psychology team at the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program has provided about 46 survivors with short- and long- term therapy, featuring remarks from Elinore Kaufman and Lily Brown of the Perelman School of Medicine. Social factors may ‘disproportionately’ affect transplant process Penn In the News The Washington Post Social factors may ‘disproportionately’ affect transplant process A 2023 study led by researchers at Penn found that 44% of patients evaluated for liver transplants were not placed on organ wait lists, with nearly 17% rejected because of psychosocial or financial reasons. Marina Serper and Tamara Cozzi of Penn Medicine discuss the evaluation process for transplants. Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain Penn In the News CBC Radio (Canada) Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain A collaborative study by Penn found that 60% of cases with blood-brain-barrier dysfunction had healed three months later. Best CPAP alternatives Penn In the News Consumer Reports Best CPAP alternatives Richard Schwab of the Perelman School of Medicine says that obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing to pause during sleep when something like the tongue or relaxed throat muscles blocks the airway. Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Penn In the News The New York Times Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that amyloid is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s in the same way that smoking is a risk factor for cancer. Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn Medicine reported a small increase in profitability in the six months ending Dec. 31, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
Philadelphia hospital program adds psychologists to bridge mental health services for trauma survivors Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Philadelphia hospital program adds psychologists to bridge mental health services for trauma survivors A new psychology team at the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program has provided about 46 survivors with short- and long- term therapy, featuring remarks from Elinore Kaufman and Lily Brown of the Perelman School of Medicine. Social factors may ‘disproportionately’ affect transplant process Penn In the News The Washington Post Social factors may ‘disproportionately’ affect transplant process A 2023 study led by researchers at Penn found that 44% of patients evaluated for liver transplants were not placed on organ wait lists, with nearly 17% rejected because of psychosocial or financial reasons. Marina Serper and Tamara Cozzi of Penn Medicine discuss the evaluation process for transplants. Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain Penn In the News CBC Radio (Canada) Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain A collaborative study by Penn found that 60% of cases with blood-brain-barrier dysfunction had healed three months later. Best CPAP alternatives Penn In the News Consumer Reports Best CPAP alternatives Richard Schwab of the Perelman School of Medicine says that obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing to pause during sleep when something like the tongue or relaxed throat muscles blocks the airway. Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Penn In the News The New York Times Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that amyloid is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s in the same way that smoking is a risk factor for cancer. Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn Medicine reported a small increase in profitability in the six months ending Dec. 31, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
Social factors may ‘disproportionately’ affect transplant process Penn In the News The Washington Post Social factors may ‘disproportionately’ affect transplant process A 2023 study led by researchers at Penn found that 44% of patients evaluated for liver transplants were not placed on organ wait lists, with nearly 17% rejected because of psychosocial or financial reasons. Marina Serper and Tamara Cozzi of Penn Medicine discuss the evaluation process for transplants. Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain Penn In the News CBC Radio (Canada) Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain A collaborative study by Penn found that 60% of cases with blood-brain-barrier dysfunction had healed three months later. Best CPAP alternatives Penn In the News Consumer Reports Best CPAP alternatives Richard Schwab of the Perelman School of Medicine says that obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing to pause during sleep when something like the tongue or relaxed throat muscles blocks the airway. Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Penn In the News The New York Times Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that amyloid is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s in the same way that smoking is a risk factor for cancer. Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn Medicine reported a small increase in profitability in the six months ending Dec. 31, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain Penn In the News CBC Radio (Canada) Dal study of football players sheds light on how concussions affect the brain A collaborative study by Penn found that 60% of cases with blood-brain-barrier dysfunction had healed three months later. Best CPAP alternatives Penn In the News Consumer Reports Best CPAP alternatives Richard Schwab of the Perelman School of Medicine says that obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing to pause during sleep when something like the tongue or relaxed throat muscles blocks the airway. Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Penn In the News The New York Times Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that amyloid is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s in the same way that smoking is a risk factor for cancer. Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn Medicine reported a small increase in profitability in the six months ending Dec. 31, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
Best CPAP alternatives Penn In the News Consumer Reports Best CPAP alternatives Richard Schwab of the Perelman School of Medicine says that obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing to pause during sleep when something like the tongue or relaxed throat muscles blocks the airway. Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Penn In the News The New York Times Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that amyloid is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s in the same way that smoking is a risk factor for cancer. Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn Medicine reported a small increase in profitability in the six months ending Dec. 31, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Penn In the News The New York Times Apparently healthy, but diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that amyloid is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s in the same way that smoking is a risk factor for cancer. Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn Medicine reported a small increase in profitability in the six months ending Dec. 31, with remarks from Keith Kasper. Load More
Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Medicine had steady financial results in first half of fiscal 2024 Penn Medicine reported a small increase in profitability in the six months ending Dec. 31, with remarks from Keith Kasper.