.Penn Medicine - Abramson Cancer Center designed an educational video piloted to reach diverse populations and address #prostatecancer screening disparities, which helped increase knowledge and reduce uncertainty about screenings. spr.ly/6018w4iJC

Findings from the BE ACTIVE trial, led by Dr. Alexander Fanaroff and published in Circulation, showed that using gamification and financial incentives significantly increased daily step counts among adults at #cardiovascular risk. spr.ly/6019w4dZJ

At last week’s U.S. Northeast Healthcare Innovation Summit ( #USNEHIS ), Pennsylvania Hospital chief medical officer Dr. Daniel Feinberg served as a panelist, discussing the use of #AI to advance decision-making and workflow at the bedside.

Dr. Mitchell Lazar is the 2025 recipient of the George M. Kober Medal from the Association of American Physicians (AAP)—the AAP’s highest honor—recognized for pioneering contributions to #diabetes and metabolic research. Penn IDOM spr.ly/6019wfLXl

A new trial found that the treatment olezarsen has shown promise in lowering triglycerides by about 50%, compared to a placebo. Dr. Daniel Soffer emphasized how the key to reducing #heartdisease risk lies more in lowering other cholesterol types. spr.ly/6013wQraz

Dr. Howard Herrmann has long been a pioneer in transcatheter aortic valve replacement ( #TAVR ), making Penn a leader in the field. His latest research published in NEJM is the first of its kind head-to-head study of the two most widely used TAVR devices. spr.ly/6019ws71c

As Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health’s inaugural director of Bridging Oncology Care & Wellness Recovery, Dr. Jennie Barbieri ensures that a patient’s mind, body, and spirit are cared for on their path to recovery from cancer. spr.ly/6010wsAKI

Experts urge caution toward using synthetic forms of melatonin as a “first line sleep aid” for children. Dr. Ilene M. Rosen recommends practicing proven bedtime routine behaviors, like adhering to the same bedtime and avoiding bright lights in the bedroom. spr.ly/6017wWvMR

Penn Medicine has been named to the Becker’s Healthcare 2024 list, “150 Top Places to Work in Health Care,” recognized for its opportunities for employees’ personal, professional, and educational growth. Becker's Hospital Review spr.ly/6018wWd9j

.Penn Medicine Princeton Health’s Three Wishes Project helps honor and fulfill the last requests of dying patients and their families. “What we do is we focus on living, not necessarily dying, even at the end of life,” said palliative care social worker Sara Snead. spr.ly/6016wcvfy

To enhance strategies for using #AI and other emerging technologies at UPHS and PSOM, Penn Medicine has named Dr. Marylyn D. Ritchie, PhD as vice dean of Artificial Intelligence and Computing, and Dr. Mitchell Schnall as senior VP for Data and Technology Solutions. spr.ly/6018wcvMe

New research from Abramson Cancer Ctr. at #AACR24 showed that a Penn-developed educational video increased knowledge about #prostatecancer and screening, and reduced uncertainty about obtaining prostate cancer screening in a diverse group of more than 600 men. ➡️ spr.ly/6011weWTh

After finding a cure to his own rare disease through an existing FDA-approved drug, David Fajgenbaum, MD founded the non-profit Every Cure. With a $48M ARPA-H grant, he hopes to create an AI-based platform to find more hidden cures in already-approved drugs. spr.ly/6013wdsq1

Learn about a link between head injury and #suicide , potential #TBI biomarkers, a promising new drug to treat #MS , and more from University of Pennsylvania Neurology experts at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting next week. #AANAM spr.ly/6015wkyCZ

New research found that health care #algorithms can mitigate, perpetuate, and exacerbate racial and ethnic disparities, even when race or ethnicity aren't explicitly used as inputs.

Shazia Siddique MD MS discusses the root of the problem and offers solutions: spr.ly/6013wkR4c

Penn proud as John Maris and John Wherry inducted into the 2024 Class of AACR fellows which recognizes distinguished scientists who have made major scientific innovations. Congrats AACR Penn Medicine Abramson Cancer Ctr. E. John Wherry

Treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors helps the immune system better recognize and kill cancer cells. Dr. Lin Mei explains how this treatment has improved survival outcomes over traditional chemotherapy for patients with metastatic #bladdercancer . spr.ly/6019wnbVH

A weight loss hack dubbed “Oatzempic” is going viral online, claiming oats mixed with water and some lime juice can lead to #weightloss . Registered dietician Colleen Rauchut Tewksbury PhD RD speaks to the latest research concerning oats and weight loss. The New York Times spr.ly/6010wJlxw