Genetic Link to Mesothelioma Discovered
Researchers say that genetics plays a role in who gets this deadly disease that causes cancer.
Researchers at Jefferson have a vaccine that could protect you against ebola and rabies
Although licensing for this vaccine is not yet retrieved, scientists have seen positive results throughout their testing.
Penn receives a $10 million dollar grant to conduct research on whether exercise and/or weight loss prevents breast cancer
Breast Cancer Survivors interested in learning more about Dr. Schmitz’ exercise and weight loss trial for breast cancer survivors are urged to visit the Physical Activity and Lymphedema website and click on “Dr. Schmitz’s other exercise studies” to sign up to receive information about new trials.
A doctor’s concern on childhood obesity
With more than 50% of children in Philadelphia being overweight, under the age of 12, health issues become more alarming to a Pediatrician at St. Christopher’s.
Wellness Education at the Jefferson Farmers Market
August is National Immunization Month. For information about adult Immunizations, please look for the Jefferson Farmers Market every Thursday through the early fall. Discover a changing crop of locally grown fruits, vegetables, flowers and more throughout the coming months, as well as new wellness education and activities each week.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Pennsylvania Hospital will be holding a blood drive- Friday, August 12, 2011- 7am – 5pm at Pine Building ~ McClelland Conference Room~ 2nd Floor. This drive is sponsored by Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.
Gene therapy offers hope at Penn.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have seen a deadly cancer disease disappear through gene therapy.
Healthier vending machines
To make an effort towards a healthier change, nutritional labels will be placed on vending machine and waters may be offered at a cheaper price than sodas.
Thomas Jefferson University president Barchi leaving
The president of Thomas Jefferson University, Robert L. Barchi, said Wednesday he will step down at the end of his current term in June 2012.
Penn medical school to create orphan drug center with $10M gift
Penn received a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor that will be used to create an interdisciplinary center focused on discovering novel treatments for rare “orphan” diseases.