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Travel Medicine Physician’s Tips for Traveling Safely This Summer

April 18, 2023

Check in with your local Travel Medicine Physician to see what steps you should take before you and your family head out on your next vacation.

Global Health COVID-19

Frantz Dickerson, at far left, recently with his sister, Ngyra, and her husband, David, boating in the San Diego Bay.

You Think You Have Long COVID: What Now?

April 11, 2023

Long COVID affects one out of every 10 COVID patients. Benjamin Abramoff, director of Penn’s post-COVID clinic, breaks down what recovery can look like.

COVID-19

Hope for Neurological Long COVID at The Penn Neuro COVID Clinic

November 22, 2022

Since its launch in April 2021, the Penn Neuro COVID clinic has seen over 300 patients experiencing neurological symptoms from long COVID, and has learned a lot about treating the condition.

COVID-19 Neurology

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COVID-19 Misinformation: The Flip Side of ‘Knowledge is Power'

October 25, 2022

A new study will try to trace what information was spread on social media about COVID-19, by who – and what areas of the country they come from.

COVID-19 Emergency Medicine Research

How to Resume Marathon Training After Long COVID

September 15, 2022

Returning to running after long COVID can be challenging. Read this blog post to find the best ways to resume training for your marathon.

COVID-19 General Interest

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Adjusting to Back to School While Prioritizing Family Well being

September 13, 2022

Back to school is in full swing and Penn Medicine experts are here to help make the transition easier while prioritizing health. Learn how to live with COVID and monkeypox, and how to keep your immune system in fighting shape.

COVID-19 Immunology In the News General Interest

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Behind the Scenes in a Penn mRNA Lab

August 23, 2022

The story of mRNA research has a large cast of characters, especially when looking ahead to what the future holds for the technology.

COVID-19 General Interest Research

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Is My Scratchy Throat Allergies or Omicron?

June 07, 2022

Around 60 million Americans suffer from itching, coughing, and sneezing caused by seasonal allergies each spring. However, a runny nose and sore throat are also key symptoms of the now-dominant omicron subvariant of COVID-19, BA.2, leaving many people to wonder if their symptoms are simply allergies, or COVID-19.

COVID-19 Immunology

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Penn Medicine Listening Lab Fine Tuned Its Ear for Healing During COVID-19

May 03, 2022

The first of its kind in the country, the Listening Lab is an online storytelling initiative that advocates listening as a form of care. Its mission is to “affirm and celebrate listening to everyone in the care setting as essential to the work of healing.”

General Interest Patient Stories COVID-19

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Struggling with Social Anxiety as We Prepare for Re-entry Post-COVID? Anxiety Expert Shares How to Cope

April 21, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased sources of stress for many, along with changes in the ways we connect with others — from trying to stay clear of COVID-19 to spending less in-person time with loved ones and colleagues.

COVID-19 Psychiatry

Blog Topic: COVID-19