Tag: penn_medicine
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Penn Medicine Study Links Pink Noise to Reduced REM Sleep, Potential Harm
A Penn Medicine study reveals that pink noise, often used for sleep, may reduce vital REM sleep, potentially harming recovery and brain development. Researchers suggest earplugs are more effective for sleep protection.
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Penn Today Highlights Top Social Media Moments of 2026
Penn Today's "Seen on Social: 2026" recaps the University of Pennsylvania's most popular social media posts, covering campus evolution, student life, academic insights, and cultural highlights, including a March Madness sendoff and a study on sleep medication.
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Groundbreaking CAR T Cell Therapy Offers Potential Cures for B-Cell Lymphoma
New long-term data from Penn Medicine shows CAR T cell therapy leads to 10-year remissions and potential cures for over one-third of B-cell lymphoma patients, marking a significant advance in cancer treatment.
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Pioneering CAR T Cell Therapy Opens Doors for Kidney Transplant Patients
Penn Medicine's clinical trial uses CAR T cell therapy to enable kidney transplants for two end-stage patients, offering transformative hope for those on waiting lists.
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Penn Study Links GLP-1 Medications to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
A Penn Medicine study suggests GLP-1 medications may reduce breast cancer risk in women aged 45-80. Researchers are intrigued by the drugs' unexpected impact on various pathways associated with cancer development.
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Penn Medicine Studies Neuron Resetting Following Electroconvulsive Therapy
Penn Medicine researchers discover neuron-resetting brain event after seizures, impacting ECT understanding. Other news includes a golfer's success, challenges in Scottish nursing, and investment in Philadelphia math instruction.
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