John M. Flynn, MD, Chief of the Orthopedic Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), recently discussed his three-decade career at the hospital and the changes he has witnessed in pediatric orthopedic care. Dr. Flynn began his tenure…
The use of psychotropic medications among children and young adults has increased steadily over the past two decades, according to a study by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine…
Methadone treatment for opioid use disorder has increased among Medicaid-insured individuals since 2010, according to a new study from Penn Medicine.
In the past three years, the Food Pantry at Temple University Hospital-Episcopal Campus has expanded its services to provide fresh produce and staple foods to local residents in need.
Temple University has introduced a new campus development plan, titled “Building Connections,” aimed at guiding the university’s physical growth and infrastructure over the next 20 years.
Every year in the United States, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) leads to between 110,000 and 180,000 hospitalizations and causes 6,000 to 10,000 deaths among adults over the age of 50.
Tanise Branche, MD, an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, spoke with HealthCentral about the…
Medscape has reported on a recent panel discussion focused on the challenges of health-related misinformation and disinformation.
Temple University Health System is maintaining operations during the current winter storm, although some appointments and services may be changed.
Scott Goldstein, DO, FACEP, FAEMS, FAAEM, PHP, who serves as Chief of EMS and Disaster Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at…
Deborah Burnham, PhD, has been leading the “Writing a Life” workshop for more than a decade at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center.
Meghan F. Davis, MD, MPH, has joined the Division of Urology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) as an attending pediatric urologist. Dr. Davis completed her fellowship at CHOP in…
Penn Medicine is working to expand its approach to cancer care through the Whole Person Care Collaborative, a program designed to address both the medical and psychosocial needs of patients.
Penn Medicine has implemented a 24/7 virtual care service, Penn Medicine OnDemand, to manage after-hours patient calls across 63 practices in the greater Philadelphia region, Chester County, and central New…
Temple Health announced it is maintaining operations despite a major winter storm expected to affect the Philadelphia area from the weekend into Monday.
Patients were 28 percent more likely to receive a flu vaccine when they received a text message reminder and their primary care provider had already placed an order for the…
Premature infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are often exposed to high levels of noise from medical equipment, alarms, and general hospital activity.
Researchers from Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple University’s College of Engineering, and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) method to…
Researchers at Temple University’s College of Engineering have developed a new method for removing persistent water contaminants, including PFAS and microplastics, using air bubbles.
As final exams approached at Temple University, students experienced new traditions aimed at supporting them during a stressful time.
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