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January 15 , 2021
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An Unexpected and Novel Target for Prostate Cancer — Our Biological Clock
Researchers find that CRY-1, a regulator of circadian rhythms, promotes tumor progression by altering DNA repair.Read More

December 15 , 2020
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First-in-Human Clinical Trial Shows Microbubbles May Improve Effectiveness of Radiation Therapy in Patients with Liver Cancer
Bursting gas-filled microbubbles using ultrasound waves sensitizes tumors to targeted radiation, reducing tumor growth and improving overall survival after treatmentRead More

December 10 , 2020
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Predicting Heart Disease from the Skin
Jefferson researchers find that the genetic underpinnings of a skin disorder at birth indicate future heart problems.Read More

December 03 , 2020
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Jefferson Health and PHL Launch Airport COVID-19 Testing Site
Starting Friday, December 4, the program will operate from the PHL Terminal E Departures building, and will provide passengers with the confidence they need to travel safely and conscientiously between destinations.Read More

December 01 , 2020
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Rock-a-Bye Fly: Why Vibrations Lead to Sleepiness
Researchers discover that gentle vibration can induce sleep in flies through a simple form of learning.Read More

November 19 , 2020
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Jefferson Health Joins Top U.S. Hospitals to Encourage Everyone to #MaskUp
Growing numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths are troubling; face masks can slow the trend.Read More

November 12 , 2020
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Jefferson Health Named Finalist in CMS Artificial Intelligence Health Outcomes Challenge
As the only finalist in Philadelphia, and one of three hospital systems among the 7 candidates left, the Jefferson team now competes for a $1 million prize to use artificial intelligence (AI) in improving healthcare outcomes.Read More

November 06 , 2020
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Jefferson Health Adds COVID-19 Testing Site in Southwest Philadelphia
Second location for community testing opens at Richard Allan Preparatory Charter School.Read More

November 02 , 2020
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Combo-Drug Treatment for Type 2 Diabetes Remains Effective After Two Years
Patients whose Type 2 diabetes is not controlled with metformin can benefit long-term from a two-drug combination treatment that also reduces weight.Read More

October 29 , 2020
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Racial Disparities in Treatment for Common Lung Cancer Persist Despite Gains
African American patients with lung cancer are still less likely to receive the most effective treatment for a common type of early stage lung cancer.Read More