News & Updates

Double Surgery Improves Chances for Heart Transplant in Patients with Obesity

July 27 , 2020
Pairing bariatric surgery with LVAD heart surgery may be an effective bridge to heart transplant for obese patients.
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IUDs Successfully Manage Menstrual Pain in Adolescents with Disabilities

July 23 , 2020
Adolescents and young women with disabilities can stop periods and get relief from distressing menstrual symptoms with IUDs, in the largest study in this population to date.
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Jefferson Health CEO Dr. Stephen Klasko Releases New Book: UnHealthcare: A Manifesto for Health Assurance

July 15 , 2020
This new book addresses the current state of health care and post-COVID-19 implications, and proposes an innovative model of highly personalized medical care driven by cross-industry partnerships and advances in technology.
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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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