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Psoriasis Linked with Higher Cardiovascular Risk
Patients with severe psoriasis face a six percent higher 10-year risk for a cardiovascular event than do comparable people without psoriasis, according to the findings of a prospective cohort study of nearly 18,000 people.
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“Bugs” in the Gut May Be the Beginning of Heart Disease
Friendly bacteria living in the intestines may contribute to heart disease just by helping digest dietary fats.
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New Alzheimer’s Genes Discovered
Two of the largest studies ever conducted of Alzheimer’s disease have led to the discovery of five genes that provide intriguing new clues as to why the disease strikes and how it progresses.
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Acne Antibiotics Not Linked to Drug Resistance
People who are prescribed certain antibiotics for acne – even those who take them for months at a time – are unlikely to develop bacteria resistant to those drugs, according to a new study, with senior author David Margolis, MD, PhD, profes...Full story
Presby's Harrison Fund Supports Young Investigators for Women's Health Research
A long-standing research fund at Penn Presbyterian is supporting two new Penn Medicine research studies in women’s health. The studies are both focusing on ways to improve pregnancy outcomes.
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HUP Celebrates American Heart Month! Decoding Cholesterol
In the past, we’ve been told that staying heart-healthy depended on keeping our levels of LDL – the bad cholesterol – low and our levels of HDL – the ‘good’ one – high. However, according to Daniel J. Rader, MD, director, Preventive Cardio...Full story
Penn Researchers Shed New Light on Cardiovascular Health
Penn researchers released three major studies that focus on the physiology behind heart health and highlight Penn as a major hub of new research in cardiovascular medicine.
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The Power of Exercise: A Weapon Against Lymphedema
For decades women were warned to avoid lifting anything over five pounds after breast cancer surgery. It was thought that doing so would lead to developing lymphedema, a painful and often debilitating condition affecting a significant min...Full story
Exercise Shown to Benefit All Cancer Patients
The PAL study proved the benefits of exercise both during and after breast cancer treatment but, according to new national guidelines, all cancer patients should find ways to be physically active. Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH, of Epidemiology...Full story
Cautious Optimism in the Potential of Next Generation Vaccines
After living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) for 14 years, James Smith (not his real name) faced a pivotal decision. Chemotherapy was no longer sufficient to keep his disease in remission; he had to choose between two next-stage tr...Full story
