Unmasking Truths Unraveling Stories
Unmasking Truths Unraveling Stories
Vaccines for COVID-19 were the first time that mRNA technology was used to address a worldwide health challenge. The Penn Medicine scientists behind that technology were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Next come all the rest of the potential new treatments made possible by their discoveries. Starting in the late 1990s, […]
Oftentimes, though, these innovations are first used in relatively rare diseases. What about the most common ones, like the leading cause of death worldwide—heart disease? Multiple research teams at Penn Medicine are continuing to advance the science to develop new treatments for heart disease that could work with just one shot—three different ways that a […]
Marc A. Satalof was recognized by the Red Cross with this framed certificate several years ago after he had given 25 gallons of blood given. Around the perimeter, he added the pins he has collected from the Red Cross over years—one for every gallon donated. More than 50 years ago, at the age of 22, […]
Andrew Dean, LCSW The grief of losing a loved one to substance abuse, even if they’re still alive. The terror of a cancer diagnosis. The challenges facing teens who identify as LGBTQ+—and their families. All of these are topics of the Mind on Mental Health podcast, which just wrapped up its Fall 2023 season. Produced […]
A support group at Pennsylvania Hospital not only provides resources on how to manage symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, but also fosters friendship among the participants. The Support Group for Black Patients with Parkinson’s Disease, launched in February, serves as a space where patients in an underserved community can connect with those with shared experiences. “Many […]
