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A Navy trauma team in a hospital room doing triage on a mannequin.

Penn’s patriotic mission to train Navy medical staff

A partnership between the U.S. Navy and Penn Medicine’s Trauma Division aims to provide military medical staff with the skills they need for deployment.

People holding VR headsets at a display table.

Easing patient fears of radiation treatment, via virtual reality

Before their first dose of radiation, cancer patients can shadow another patient’s treatment and get a private behind-the-scenes tour with the team members via virtual reality.

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.

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.

Many Medicare beneficiaries are one hospital visit away from poverty

A new Penn LDI fellows’ study finds that the out-of-pocket costs of hospitalization may be too costly for older adults of modest incomes.

Microscopic view of a string of amino acids.

New class of encrypted peptides offer hope in fight against antibiotic resistance

New research by César de la Fuente finds that nearly 90% of peptides discovered exhibit significant antimicrobial properties, particularly through the disruption of bacterial membranes.

White House names Abramson Cancer Center neuro-oncologist a Cancer Moonshot Scholar

Richard E. Phillips, chief of the division of Neuro-Oncology and an assistant professor of neurology, is among 11 scholars included in this year’s cohort, who will support cancer research and innovation across the country.

A teenager looking at a cellphone while driving.

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.

Overheated Hispanic person sitting by a fan on a couch.

Why deaths are likely to rise from hotter weather due to climate change

A new study from Penn LDI senior fellows and colleagues seeks to understand the pressing implications of climate change on mortality in the U.S.

A medical professional applies a bandage to a person’s shoulder after receiving a vaccine.

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.

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