display Latest news from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/doylestown-health-joins-university-of-pennsylvania-health-system/?sc=rsin /articles/doylestown-health-joins-university-of-pennsylvania-health-system/?sc=rsin Tue, 01 Apr 2025 10:15:00 EST Doylestown Health (DH) officially joined the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) today, strengthening the two organizations' shared commitment to delivering the most advanced, convenient and compassionate care to patients and families across Philadelphia's northern suburbs. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/meniscus-injuries-may-soon-be-treated-by-customizable-hydrogel/?sc=rsin /articles/meniscus-injuries-may-soon-be-treated-by-customizable-hydrogel/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:00:59 EST A new 3D printed customizable hydrogel performed well in preclinical trials with several different types of meniscal tears Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/new-technology-is-poised-to-bring-gene-therapy-to-common-chronic-diseases/?sc=rsin /articles/new-technology-is-poised-to-bring-gene-therapy-to-common-chronic-diseases/?sc=rsin Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:05:40 EST A breakthrough in safely delivering therapeutic DNA to cells could transform treatment for millions suffering from common chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/anti-obesity-medication-boosts-weight-loss-when-behavioral-therapy-falls-short/?sc=rsin /articles/anti-obesity-medication-boosts-weight-loss-when-behavioral-therapy-falls-short/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:40:49 EST Adding an anti-obesity medication just one month after behavioral therapy begins--rather than waiting the currently recommended six months--can more than double weight loss for patients who struggle initially with lifestyle changes alone, according to new research published in Nature Medicine from a team at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/small-incentives-drive-lasting-seatbelt-habits-cut-unbuckled-trips-by-a-third/?sc=rsin /articles/small-incentives-drive-lasting-seatbelt-habits-cut-unbuckled-trips-by-a-third/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:00:20 EST We've all heard "Click It, or Ticket" as a reminder to buckle up in the car, but "Click It and Win It!" appears to be an effective approach for sustaining consistent seatbelt use among drivers. When drivers were promised a share of $125 weekly prize money for maintaining perfect seatbelt use streaks, they established good, long-lasting habits. Driving without a seatbelt decreased 26% relative to the control during the incentive program and was 33% than the control even after the program ended, according to research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, published in the American Journal of Public Health. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/immunotherapy-may-boost-kras-targeted-therapy-in-pancreatic-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/immunotherapy-may-boost-kras-targeted-therapy-in-pancreatic-cancer/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:40:54 EST Adding immunotherapy to new KRAS inhibitors boosted responses in preclinical models, setting the stage for future trials of the combination strategy. The study was published in Cancer Discovery by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/four-penn-cancer-researchers-elected-as-fellows-of-the-aacr-academy/?sc=rsin /articles/four-penn-cancer-researchers-elected-as-fellows-of-the-aacr-academy/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:35:59 EST Distinguished cancer researchers Garrett M. Brodeur, MD, Susan Domchek, MD, Stephan Grupp, MD, PhD, and Robert Vonderheide, MD, DPhil, from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine's Abramson Cancer Center have been elected to the 2025 class of Fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Academy. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/bio-inspired-electronics-soft-biohybrid-and-living-neural-interfaces/?sc=rsin /articles/bio-inspired-electronics-soft-biohybrid-and-living-neural-interfaces/?sc=rsin Fri, 28 Feb 2025 17:40:17 EST Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/new-mrna-therapy-could-repair-damaged-lungs/?sc=rsin /articles/new-mrna-therapy-could-repair-damaged-lungs/?sc=rsin Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:25 EST A combination of mRNA and a new lipid nanoparticle could help heal damaged lungs, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Viruses, physical trauma, or other problems can have serious impact on lungs, and when the damage is in the lower regions, traditional treatments, like inhaled medication, might not work. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/text-message-tool-addresses-time-toxicity-for-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/text-message-tool-addresses-time-toxicity-for-cancer-patients/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:20:29 EST A Penn Medicine pilot study shows it's possible to use digital technology to safely reduce the amount of time some patients with cancer spend receiving care. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/catherine-and-anthony-clifton-make-transformational-gift-to-accelerate-patient-care-research-and-education-at-penn-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/catherine-and-anthony-clifton-make-transformational-gift-to-accelerate-patient-care-research-and-education-at-penn-medicine/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:00:43 EST Penn Medicine announced a transformative gift from Catherine and Anthony Clifton to usher in a new era of innovation in clinical care, research, and education. edge healthcare for all. In recognition of the gift, the Pavilion at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania will be renamed The Clifton Center for Medical Breakthroughs. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/researchers-create-genetic-map-tied-to-kidney-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-create-genetic-map-tied-to-kidney-disease/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:00:20 EST PHILADELPHIA - Over 1000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study, published in , from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. By creating the most complete and detailed genetic "map" of kidney function to date, the researchers have paved the way for more precise diagnosing of kidney disease, strategies to prevent it, and ways to treat it. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/increased-cancer-risk-for-kidney-transplant-recipients-linked-to-epstein-barr-virus/?sc=rsin /articles/increased-cancer-risk-for-kidney-transplant-recipients-linked-to-epstein-barr-virus/?sc=rsin Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:04 EST More than 90% of the adult population in the U.S. is or has been infected with Epstein Barr virus (EBV). EBV is a highly contagious member of the herpes virus family, best known for causing infectious mononucleosis ("mono") and for its association with several cancers and autoimmune diseases. Kidney transplant patients who've never been exposed to EBV but receive organs from a donor who carried the virus may develop a life-threatening post-transplant complication called lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD), according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. An estimated 4 to 5 percent of adult kidney transplants - as many as 1200 patients per year - could be at risk of the condition, in which the body's immune system gets confused and immune cells can grow out of control and act like cancer. The findings were recently published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/ai-tool-helps-find-life-saving-medicine-for-rare-disease/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-tool-helps-find-life-saving-medicine-for-rare-disease/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:00:00 EST Set to enter hospice care, a patient with idiopathic multicentric Castleman's disease is now in remission after treatment with a medication identified by an AI-guided analysis Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/penn-medicine-s-susan-domchek-md-honored-by-asco-for-cancer-prevention-work/?sc=rsin /articles/penn-medicine-s-susan-domchek-md-honored-by-asco-for-cancer-prevention-work/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:00:09 EST Susan M. Domchek, MD, FASCO, has been recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with one of the society's highest honors, as the 2025 recipient of the ASCO-American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Award. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/cholesterol-test-completion-triples-when-automatically-pre-ordered/?sc=rsin /articles/cholesterol-test-completion-triples-when-automatically-pre-ordered/?sc=rsin Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:15:21 EST Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/standardizing-provider-assessments-reveals-important-information-about-gun-and-opioid-access-for-veterans-at-risk-of-suicide/?sc=rsin /articles/standardizing-provider-assessments-reveals-important-information-about-gun-and-opioid-access-for-veterans-at-risk-of-suicide/?sc=rsin Tue, 28 Jan 2025 11:00:00 EST Standardizing an assessment process currently used by doctors during care discussions with veterans at risk for suicide in other context could shed more light on the risks related to firearms and opioids. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/penn-medicine-names-pari-v-pandharipande-chair-of-radiology/?sc=rsin /articles/penn-medicine-names-pari-v-pandharipande-chair-of-radiology/?sc=rsin Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:30:50 EST Pari V. Pandharipande, MD, MPH, FACR, a nationally renowned physician-scientist at The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, has been named Chair of the department of Radiology at Penn Medicine, effective June 1, 2025. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/penn-medicine-scientists-develop-tiny-anticancer-weapon/?sc=rsin /articles/penn-medicine-scientists-develop-tiny-anticancer-weapon/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:45:59 EST A new twist on a decades-old anticancer strategy has shown powerful effects against multiple cancer types in a preclinical study from researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania /articles/ai-tool-analyzes-30k-data-points-per-medical-imaging-pixel-in-cancer-search/?sc=rsin /articles/ai-tool-analyzes-30k-data-points-per-medical-imaging-pixel-in-cancer-search/?sc=rsin Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 EST A new AI tool can search through data and histology images for exponentially more precise information on cancer treatment effectiveness than what can be gleaned from CT or MRI scans Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania