Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Ranked 10th in Nation

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) has been ranked as one of the top 10 hospitals in the United States by U.S.News & World Report, as featured in its August 21st issue. The publication's prestigious annual "Honor Roll" of best hospitals in America places HUP as one of only 19 hospitals chosen from the approximately 5,400 facilities surveyed in 16 specialties and the only hospital in the Philadelphia area to achieve the ranking.

The survey evaluated hospitals in 16 adult medical specialties, and HUP ranked in the top 10 in five specialty categories and in the top 20 in 10 specialty categories.

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Spotlight on the Penn Multiple Sclerosis Center

Although it can appear at any age, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) most commonly begins between the ages of 20 and 40 and affects more women than men, at an approximate ratio of two to one. The exact cause of MS is not known, but it is believed to result from damage to the myelin sheath, the material that surrounds nerve cells in order to promote rapid conduction of nerve impulses. MS is a progressive disease, meaning that the nerve damage (neurodegeneration) worsens over time.

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Infertility: Evaluating Your Reproductive Health

You’ve reached that point in life when you want to have children. Like many women, you may be asking yourself: “Can I get pregnant?” It is a question that usually doesn’t enter a woman’s mind until she is ready to have a baby. For many couples, the road to parenthood is swift, but one in seven couples face fertility problems and will have difficulty conceiving.

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Penn Cardiac Care

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America today, but living a healthy lifestyle can help reduce that risk. Becoming aware of your risk factors and making the appropriate lifestyle changes are the first steps to prevent cardiovascular disease. By scheduling regular check-ups with your doctor, you can help yourself and your heart stay healthy.

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