Blog Topic: News and Noteworthy

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  What You Need to Know About Being Immunocompromised During COVID-19

  May 14, 2020

  Learn what it means to be immunocompromised, how underlying conditions affect coronavirus (COVID-19) risk and three ways to protect a compromised immune system.

  News and Noteworthy Preventative Care General Health Information
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  Telemedicine During COVID-19: How to Make the Most of your Virtual Visit

  April 23, 2020

  During the COVID-19 pandemic, the expanded use of telemedicine services is helping us keep lines of communication open between our patients and providers, while also limiting the spread of disease.

  News and Noteworthy Coronavirus (COVID19) Telemedicine
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  How to Clean and Disinfect Your Home Against COVID-19

  April 10, 2020

  Frequently cleaning and disinfecting your home against COVID-19 is essential for keeping yourself and your family safe and healthy.

  News and Noteworthy Preventative Care Coronavirus (COVID19)
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  How to Choose a 2019 Health Plan

  November 05, 2018

  It’s that time again: Open Enrollment for health insurance. If you’re in the market to renew, change, or enroll in a new health plan, now is the time to brush up on your health insurance knowledge.

  General Health Information News and Noteworthy
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  New Diagnostic Option May Detect Prostate Cancer Early

  June 11, 2018

  A new MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy procedure being offered at Penn Medicine is now allowing doctors like Joseph Harryhill, MD to make more accurate prostate cancer diagnoses while cutting down on the number of biopsies issued. Learn more about the new state-of-the-art procedure.

  Men’s Health News and Noteworthy Preventative Care
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  Penn Offers New Possibilities for Parenthood with Uterine Transplant

  April 07, 2018

  In November, Penn Medicine announced that it would be one of the only healthcare organizations in the country to offer uterine transplants. But who's eligible to receive or donate one? Consider this your guide to everything you need to know.

  Women’s Health News and Noteworthy
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  Fitness Trackers Can’t Do the Heavy Lifting of Getting in Shape

  July 17, 2017

  A fitness tracker is great for helping you to achieve your fitness goals, but it alone is not enough. Here, Dr. Asch, Dr. Volpp explain why.

  Fitness News and Noteworthy
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  A Pioneer in the Use of Deep Brain Stimulation

  April 23, 2014

  Read about how Penn Medicine is breaking through the darkness with the help of innovative treatments such as deep brain stimulation.

  Meet our Physicians News and Noteworthy