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Researchers uncover new infection-fighting molecules through “molecular de-extinction”

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100x Improvement in Sight Seen After Gene Therapy Trial

The vision of people with a rare inherited condition that causes them to lose much of their sight early in childhood was 100 times better after they received gene therapy to address the genetic mutation causing it. Some patients even experienced a...
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Penn study finds taking semaglutide for weight management does not increase risk of depression or suicidal behavior in people without known major psychopathology

Taking the weight loss medication semaglutide did not increase the risk of depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts, or suicidal behavior in persons without known major mental health disorders, according to a new study led by researchers from the...
29-Aug-2024 11:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Combo immunotherapy produces distinct waves of cancer-fighting T cells with each dose

A new tool for monitoring immune health patterns over time reveals how a pair of checkpoint inhibitor therapies works together to recruit new cancer-fighting T cells with every infusion.
28-Aug-2024 4:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Keeping calm in case of catastrophe

The small but dedicated Hospital Emergency Response Team works year-round to imagine and prepare for major crises that could disrupt patient care.
28-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Breaking through the mysteries of predicting coma recovery

Predicting a patient’s recovery from a coma has profound implications. Neurologist David Fischer, MD, is building the infrastructure to get it right.
28-Aug-2024 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Penn Medicine and Parker Institute renew alliance to continue advancing groundbreaking cancer immunotherapy research

The University of Pennsylvania and the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI) have renewed their collaboration to advance cancer immunotherapy research at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center (ACC).
21-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Brain aging patterns in a large and diverse cohort of 49,482 individuals

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Expert available: FDA approval of Alzheimer's disease drug, donanemab

2-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT

New Year’s Resolution to Stop Smoking: Penn Medicine Expert Available to Discuss Smoking/ Vaping Cessation Tips

28-Dec-2021 10:20 AM EST

National Recovery Month: Penn Medicine Expert Available to Discuss Naloxone, Opioid Addiction Prevention/Treatment

1-Sep-2021 12:05 PM EDT

Bioethics and Policy Researchers: States Should Authorize Minors to Consent to COVID-19 Vaccination Without Parental Permission

8-Jul-2021 7:00 PM EDT

Safety board members describe stringent oversight of U.S. COVID-19 vaccine trials

24-May-2021 5:10 PM EDT

Tangling with the Science of Suicide

Maria A. Oquendo, MD, PhD, is probing the human mind and brain to prevent more lives from being lost to the tenth leading cause of death in the United States.
9-Jan-2019 4:40 PM EST

Seven Ways You Are Hurting Your Sleep This Summer

14-Aug-2018 2:05 PM EDT

Penn Medicine Parkinson’s Disease Experts Available For Comment on Alan Alda Diagnosis

1-Aug-2018 8:05 AM EDT

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