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How Immune System Peacefully Co-Exists with “Good” Bacteria
The human gut is loaded with helpful bacteria microbes, yet the immune system seemingly turns a blind eye. Now, researchers know how this friendly truce is kept intact. Innate lymphoid cells directly limit the response by inflammatory T cells to...
5/20/2013 3:00 PM EDT
Decisions to Forgo Life Support May Depend Heavily on the ICU Where Patients are Treated
The decision to limit life support in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) appears to be significantly influenced by physician practices and/or the culture of the hospital, suggests new findings from researchers at the Perelman School of...
5/17/2013 3:45 PM EDT
Having a Nighttime Critical Care Physician in the ICU Doesn’t Improve Patient Outcomes
Having a nighttime intensivist had no clear benefit on length of stay or mortality for critical care patients, not even patients admitted at night or those with the most critical illnesses at the time of admission, according to new findings from...
5/16/2013 11:40 AM EDT
Research Suggests New Role for ECMO in Treating Patients with Cardiac Arrest and Profound Shock
Procedure traditionally used during heart surgery and in the ICU may show promise as a rescue strategy for select cardiac arrest patients.
5/15/2013 11:00 AM EDT
PARP Inhibitor Shows Activity in Pancreatic, Prostate Cancers Among Patients Carrying BRCA Mutations
In the largest clinical trial to date to examine the efficacy of PARP inhibitor therapy in BRCA 1/2 carriers with diseases other than breast and ovarian cancer, the oral drug olaparib was found to be effective against advanced pancreatic and...
5/15/2013 4:50 PM EDT
Study Finds Broad Support for Rationing of Some Types of Cancer Care
The majority of cancer doctors, patients, and members of the general public support cutting health care costs by refusing to pay for drugs that don’t improve survival or quality of life, according to results of a new study that will be presented...
5/15/2013 5:00 PM EDT
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Names First Vice Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, Eve J. Higginbotham, MD
Eve J. Higginbotham, SM, MD, has been named the first Vice Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, effective August 1, 2013.
5/15/2013 3:00 PM EDT
New Research Identifies Infection and Sepsis-Related Mortality Hotspots Across the U.S.
First Map of Its Kind Reveals Key Areas for Additional Research and Support Services
5/14/2013 9:05 AM EDT
Penn Health Policy Experts to Convene for Discussion on SCOTUS Ruling; Interviews Available
6/27/2012 4:20 PM EDT
Physicians Presenting, Moderating and Available for Expert Commentary at American Transplant Congress 2011 Meeting
Penn Transplant Institute/University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine faculty are presenting research findings and moderating sessions on the lateast advances in transplant medicine. The American Transplant Congress keynote speaker (May 4th) this...
5/2/2011 12:15 PM EDT
Expert Advisory: Penn Medicine Experts Available for Vancouver Olympics Coverage
Experts from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine are available to offer expert medical insight and commentary during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver on issues ranging from the effects of performance enhancing drugs to concerns...
2/2/2010 4:50 PM EST
Pioneer Program to Combat Healthcare Disparities
As the 2008 presidential election draws nearer, debate continues over immigration and health care reform. Meanwhile, U.S. doctors must find innovative, cost-effective ways to care for these new Americans. A national authority on health care concerns...
8/22/2008 1:00 PM EDT
Key Answers for Healthcare Reform
Judd Hollander, MD, Professor and Clinical Research Director in the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine, can share insights on the ways in which new technologies may both improve health care delivery and...
8/22/2008 1:00 PM EDT
Older Americans Suffer Access Limitations to Exercise Right to Vote
For older Americans "“ who vote in larger numbers than any other age group "“ there are significant barriers in exercising their right to vote. Jason Karlawish, MD, associate professor of Medicine and Medical Ethics at the University...
8/22/2008 1:00 PM EDT
Medical Experts Warm Up for the Olympics
PENN Medicine experts are specially equipped to share insight into health issues particular to the Beijing Games. Areas of expertise include: 1) Air quality and athletic performance; 2) Ensuring a safe and ample blood supply for visitor and athletes...
7/23/2008 1:00 PM EDT