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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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Dermatologists Prescribe the Most Antibiotics, but Which Uses Are Driving the Trend?
January 16, 2019
Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center Welcomes New Director’s Leadership Council Chair
January 15, 2019

Does Opioid Use in Pets Create Higher Risk for Abuse in Humans
January 11, 2019
Using Genetics of Human Fat Cells to Predict Response to Anti-Diabetes Drugs
January 10, 2019

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Look Ahead 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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Turning Tragedy into Action: Screening Chester County’s Emergency Response Team for Cardiac Risk Factors

December 20, 2018

ERT members develop strong bonds as they respond to calls that involve crisis situations such as rescuing people who are trapped or are being held hostage, and serving arrest warrants. It was that bond that inspired Shiloh Kramer, MSN, RN, NRP, a PennSTAR flight nurse and paramedic, to turn this tragedy into action.
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Penn Medicine In the News

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

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg misses Supreme Court arguments for first time as she recovers from cancer
January 07, 2019
Washington Post
Is the hype about CBD, or cannabidiol, real?
January 05, 2019
Washington Post
Report finds college students are most at risk of deadly meningitis B
December 31, 2018
NBC Online