Penn Medicine Press Releases

• Published on December 28, 2023 - 05:00 GMT

  

  Autism study could open new possibilities for parents, caregivers

  From a very early age, Scarlett Adams spent a lot of time in what her parents called “Scarlett World,” where she would not speak and rarely made eye contact. When someone called her name, she wouldn’t respond, and she resisted being hugged or held, even by …

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• Published on December 19, 2023 - 05:00 GMT

  

  Emergency staff are on a mission: Know My Name

  By Abby Alten Schwartz Something as simple as a name can make a big impact. Just ask M. Kit Delgado, MD, MS. “Instead of saying, ‘Hey, you—can you do this?’ it’s nice to say, ‘Hey, Sarah, can you help with this?’ and foster good personal relationships,” he …

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• Published on December 14, 2023 - 05:00 GMT

  

  Cancer Survivor Comforts Patients With Reiki

  Volunteer Reiki practitioner Vince Gilhool provides a session to cancer patient Richard Cummings. At nearly 80 years old, master Reiki practitioner Vince Gilhool has volunteered over 6,700 hours providing Reiki sessions to patients, caregivers, and others …

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• Published on December 7, 2023 - 05:00 GMT

  

  Care in one call: Spotlighting primary care triage nurses

  By: Christina Smith & Olivia Kimmel Philadelphia Nurse Triage Team Top row (left to right): Jasmine Gaskins, LPN; Honorio Freeland, RN; Julie Schiowitz, RN Bottom Row (left to right): Mercedes Johnson, LPN; Kaleisha Dillette, RN; Tanya Gaston, RN; …

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• Published on November 30, 2023 - 05:00 GMT

  

  Parkinson’s Support Group Fosters Friendship Among Patients

  A support group at Pennsylvania Hospital not only provides resources on how to manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but also fosters friendship among the participants. The Support Group for Black Patients with Parkinson’s Disease, launched in February, …

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• Published on November 28, 2023 - 05:00 GMT

  

  The Mind on Mental Health Podcast Gets Personal

  Andrew Dean, LCSW The grief of losing a loved one to substance abuse, even if they’re still alive. The terror of a cancer diagnosis. The challenges facing teens who identify as LGBTQ+—and their families. All of these are topics of the Mind on Mental Health …

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• Published on November 21, 2023 - 05:00 GMT

  

  Man Gives 35 Gallons of Blood 50 Years of Donations

  Marc A. Satalof was recognized by the Red Cross with this framed certificate several years ago after he had given 25 gallons of blood given. Around the perimeter, he added the pins he has collected from the Red Cross over years—one for every gallon donated …

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• Published on November 17, 2023 - 05:00 GMT

  

  Could A Single Shot Heal Heart Disease?

  Oftentimes, though, these innovations are first used in relatively rare diseases. What about the most common ones, like the leading cause of death worldwide—heart disease? Multiple research teams at Penn Medicine are continuing to advance the science to …

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• Published on November 16, 2023 - 05:00 GMT

  

  How Penn Medicine Is Changing the World with mRNA

  Vaccines for COVID-19 were the first time that mRNA technology was used to address a worldwide health challenge. The Penn Medicine scientists behind that technology were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Next come all the rest of the …

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• Published on November 14, 2023 - 05:00 GMT

  

  Patient’s Story Puts National Spotlight on Cancer Clinical Trials

  When Marcy (Martha) and Bill Korson walked onto the Good Morning America stage on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023, and—together with dozens of family members and friends—hugged their surprised daughter, Kate, it was the latest in a series of “full circle” moments for …

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• Published on November 9, 2023 - 05:00 GMT

  

  Kidney Donation Bonds Two Veterans Forever

  How did a kidney donation from one veteran to another originate? Morgan Slaughter saw a sign—literally.  While scrolling Facebook looking for a new restaurant to try, the Air Force veteran noticed a post by Collegeville Bakery in Collegeville, PA, with a …

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