News & Updates

Jefferson’s Weinberg ALS Center Designated as Only ALSA Certified Treatment Center of Excellence in Philadelphia Region

May 09 , 2018
The Jefferson Weinberg ALS Center is one of only three facilities in Pennsylvania, and the only healthcare system currently certified in the Philadelphia region.
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International Honor Given to Physician from Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center at Jefferson

May 07 , 2018
Dr. Randall Culp, an internationally renowned hand surgeon with the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center at Jefferson, received recognition for his years of service at Hospital Esquela in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
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CAR-T Immunotherapy Eliminates Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in Mice

May 01 , 2018
A CAR-T-based immunotherapy successfully kills tumors and prevents metastatic growth, in final preclinical tests before human trials.
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What Patients Really Want to Know About Medical Marijuana

April 20 , 2018
There are many outlets that offer information about medical marijuana, but here are answers to some things that patients really want to know about the medicinal treatment.
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Diabetes Prevention Programs Give Patients New Tools in the Fight Against the Disease

April 19 , 2018
Nurse practitioner Neva White explains how the Jefferson diabetes programs are helping to prevent prediabetes from progressing, and helping diabetics manage and live healthier lives with their disease.
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How Old is Too Old For an Egg?

March 18 , 2018
Jefferson psychologist Dr. Braverman, says there is a double standard when asking the question, "how old is too old to have a baby?"
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