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The Name of Song Ruyao

A pioneer of plastic surgery in China, Song Ruyao (1914-2003) was known for his achievements aiding others who suffered; few at Penn knew what he endured in his own life.

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Latest News Releases

One-Third of Gun Injuries in America Are Treated in Non-Trauma Centers
January 23, 2019
Dermatologists Find Inconsistencies in Medicare Reimbursement Policy for Off-Label Prescriptions
January 23, 2019

Energizing the Immune System to Eat Cancer
January 21, 2019
Bioethicists Call for Oversight of Direct-to-Consumer “Neurotechnologies” Promising Unproven Benefits
January 18, 2019

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Human Factors Scientist Translates between Technology and People to Improve Health Care — #WomenofPenn

January 22, 2019

If you’ve ever wanted to throw your computer or smartphone across the room because of an irritating piece of software, you probably appreciate the work of human factors scientists who have shaped the design of other software programs that just seem to work without your having to think about it.
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Building on Breakthroughs: Where Penn Medicine Will Make Strides in 2019

January 16, 2019

Here’s a look at what some of Penn Medicine’s top researchers and clinical care providers expect will have significant impact in the coming year.
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From the High Seas to Health Care: How Ann Huffenberger Builds Efficient, Agile Teams

January 15, 2019

If you asked Ann Huffenberger to thrive during nearly any point in history, not only it is highly likely that she would, but chances are she’d build a top-rate team to excel along with her.
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Forging a Career in Neuroscience – Female Leaders Share Advice for Future Scientists

January 10, 2019

Here at Penn, you don’t have to look far for inspiration, barrier-breakers, and mentors when it comes to women in science. In 2018, Penn Medicine was even listed as the #2 best employer for women in the nation by Forbes.
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Avoiding Return Trips to The Hospital

January 08, 2019

At LG Health, geriatricians and hospitalists collaborate with local skilled nursing facilities to reduce readmissions, using strategies that include on-site medical directors, advanced practice providers, standardized processes, and improved transitions of care.
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What’s Next After a Landmark Year for Castleman Disease Research

January 03, 2019

The effort is led by David C. Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc, an assistant professor of Medicine in the division of Translational Medicine & Human Genetics, who not only studies Castleman disease, but also has the disease himself.
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Penn Medicine In the News

Researchers Call for Oversight of Burgeoning Brain Stimulation Market
January 18, 2019
Penn Medicine News Release Philadelphia Inquirer
Why Some Start New Year’s Resolution in February
January 17, 2019
TODAY
Wounded and waiting: Why many gunshot survivors don’t get the help they need
January 10, 2019
WHYY

New Treatment For Miscarriages Is Complicated By Abortion Debate
January 10, 2019
NPR
Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Youth Tied to Greater Risk for Psychiatric Disorders
January 08, 2019
PsychCentral
To Halt Brain Diseases, Drugs Take Aim at Protein Traffic Jams That Kill Neurons
January 05, 2019
Science