"Time toxicity" is a huge problem in cancer care. Patients often spend much of their time commuting to, waiting for, or receiving acute care traditionally delivered in a hospital. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Spearheaded by Dr. Ronac Mamtani, Penn Medicine teams are pursuing technologies and processes that make care easier and give patients more of their own time back during treatment. Get the details: http://spr.ly/6047AFskV
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Penn Medicine’s mission is to advance knowledge and improve health through research, patient care, and the education of trainees in an inclusive culture that embraces diversity, fosters innovation, stimulates critical thinking, supports lifelong learning, and sustains our legacy of excellence. Penn Medicine includes six acute-care hospitals and hundreds of outpatient centers throughout the region. Our hospitals include The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, Chester County Hospital, Lancaster General Health and Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Penn Medicine has been named #6 on Forbes Magazine’s annual “Best Employers in America” list ranking large employers across the nation, up from #7 in 2017. Penn Medicine has also been named #2 on Forbes Magazine's first-ever "Best Employers for Women" list in 2018. Honors include #1 in the Region and top Health Care employer. Stay connected at: https://www.pennmedicine.org/news
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So great to see little KJ and hear an update from Kyle and Nicole! The trio joined a panel at the #STATSummit alongside Dr. Kiran Musunuru of Penn Medicine and Dr. Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklaus of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to discuss the groundbreaking CRISPR treatment that saved KJ's life.
Baby KJ, in a tiny tuxedo, shows up at the #STATSummit. His parents Kyle and Nicole Muldoon give an update on how he’s doing after his life-saving CRISPR treatment for a rare liver disease earlier this year. Read their story: https://lnkd.in/dKHMbSTF
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Penn Medicine is building better systems that help patients build care around their lives instead of their lives around care—and ideally avoid a hospital stay unless it’s truly necessary. “For many, many years there’s been the hospital and there’s been the clinic. And we are now in a third space in between,” said Anna Morgan, MD, MSHP, physician lead for population health initiatives for the Center for Health Care Transformation and Innovation. “The patients are at home, but they’re not getting what we would consider more traditional home-level care. Instead, they’re potentially getting hospital-level care in the home.”
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University of Pennsylvania physics professor Arthur Goodspeed created what’s believed to be the first X-ray image—by accident—in 1890. Now, thanks to a donation from his descendants, Penn has two glass plates from his early experiments, which quickly led to Penn Medicine’s first Radiology division. “Singular objects that are evidence of a scientific discovery are really rare,” said University Archivist John Bence. “To have these is really exciting.”
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CAR T cell therapy Pioneer Carl June, MD, is cycling 1,200 miles from the Gulf of Mexico to the grounds of the United States Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, MD. Led by 15 USNA graduates celebrating their 50th reunion, this ride honors their lifelong commitment to service while raising funds for causes close to their hearts—including the Emily Whitehead Foundation. Follow their journey and support their ride: http://spr.ly/6049Aq19J
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Researchers led by César de la Fuente of the Perelman School of Medicine, Penn Engineering and Penn Arts & Sciences, University of Pennsylvania have created new peptides that fight hard-to-treat “superbug” infections by punching holes in bacterial cells and stimulating immune cells to signal for more defenders. These discoveries have been made possible by the melting pot that is Penn. “People from engineering come together with people from the medical school to push forward the boundaries of knowledge and science,” says de la Fuente. Learn more about how Penn Matters to public health, and share how Penn matters to you: https://lnkd.in/eDE_FjTV
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Congratulations to Dr. Neha Vapiwala, who today assumes her role as President of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). "Radiation oncology epitomizes high quality, high value care, and we can continue to advance this care through greater investment in patient-centered research, education and health policy," she said. During her tenure, Dr. Vapiwala intends to focus on key issues like strengthening support for scientific research and innovation, expanding patient access to radiation therapy, and promoting a supportive environment for all radiation oncology professionals. Learn more about her work here: http://spr.ly/6041Agwp3
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David Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc almost died five times. He finally found a treatment for his Castleman disease by repurposing an already FDA-approved drug. Now, he’s pioneering that method to find cures for other rare diseases. He spoke with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta about this mission. 🎥: CNN
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We teamed up with the Philadelphia Union and the March of Dimes to host a community baby shower for new and expectant parents in Chester. Families received the essentials like diapers and wipes, as well as raffle prizes and educational resources from experts. Together, we're working to build a healthier future for the next generation.
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Luka Krizanac lost his hands to an infection at 12 years old. Now 29, he traveled from his home in Switzerland to receive a life-changing hand transplant from Dr. L. Scott Levin at Penn Medicine. The complex surgery marked Penn’s fifth hand transplant, allowing Krizanac to perform everyday tasks like typing and eating, supported by ongoing physical therapy.