News & Updates

An Unexpected and Novel Target for Prostate Cancer — Our Biological Clock

January 15 , 2021
Researchers find that CRY-1, a regulator of circadian rhythms, promotes tumor progression by altering DNA repair.
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First-in-Human Clinical Trial Shows Microbubbles May Improve Effectiveness of Radiation Therapy in Patients with Liver Cancer

December 15 , 2020
Bursting gas-filled microbubbles using ultrasound waves sensitizes tumors to targeted radiation, reducing tumor growth and improving overall survival after treatment
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Predicting Heart Disease from the Skin

December 10 , 2020
Jefferson researchers find that the genetic underpinnings of a skin disorder at birth indicate future heart problems.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Shares COVID-19 Challenges During Jefferson Health Grand Rounds

October 26 , 2020
Recently, Dr. Anthony S. Fauci offered Jefferson Health clinicians some expert insights into the public health and scientific challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This Is the Best Diet for Better Breast Cancer Outcomes

October 22 , 2020
Better breast cancer outcomes could begin with adopting a primarily plant-based diet.
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How Women Runners Can Avoid Stress Fractures

October 21 , 2020
Women are twice as likely to develop stress fractures from running as men. Physicians and runners give tips on how to minimize risks and recover from injury.
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