Imaging Method Assesses Lung Function Before Cancer Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University researchers tested a 4D CT technique to evaluate lung function in early-stage lung cancer patients before surgery.
Philadelphia Health News
Coverage of health in Philadelphia focuses on medical research, wellness practices, public health warnings, hospital initiatives and insurance changes. This reporting tracks how new protocols and clinical trends impact the city.
Substance Abuse
Live Poll
Should pharmacies be held legally liable for the social costs of the opioid epidemic?
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Agreed to Review Opioid Suit
The court will consider an appeal from pharmacy chains regarding Philadelphia's public nuisance lawsuit.
Diseases
Penn Medicine Pilots Automated Smoking Cessation Program
A six-month pilot began in September to automate prescriptions for free smoking-cessation therapies for Penn primary care patients who smoke.
Weight Loss
Live Poll
Do you trust clinical advice more than commercial advertisements when researching new medical treatments?
Philadelphia Study Examines GLP-1 Medication Knowledge
A survey of 52 adults explores public understanding and household impacts of GLP-1 drugs.
Nutrition
Live Poll
Should government committees have the power to veto NIH research awards based on political agendas?
Penn Medicine Received NIH Grant for SNAP Study
Researchers will examine how food assistance timing impacts medication adherence among Philadelphia patients.
Women’s Health
Live Poll
Should healthcare startups be required to tailor their medical products for both female and male biology?
Upstart Impacts Launches Women’s Health Innovation Program
The Philadelphia-based nonprofit is seeking startups to address persistent gender-based gaps in medical research.
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Coverage takes in pharmaceutical developments, wellness practices supported by new research, public health policy and shifts in hospital operations. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, wherever residents encounter new care options or risks. Public health initiatives frequently intersect with seasonal patterns and long-term infrastructure planning. Staffing levels and patient capacity constraints often dictate how and when new initiatives are implemented.