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August 29, 2011

Robert B. Den, M.D., Joins the Department of Radiation Oncology at Jefferson

Radiation oncologist Robert B. Den, M.D., recently joined Thomas Jefferson University Hospital as an attending physician, and was also named an assistant professor at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in the Department of Radiation Oncology.

August 26, 2011

Single Vaccines to Protect Against Both Rabies and Ebola

Partnering with the NIH, Thomas Jefferson University successfully tests a vaccine in mice that could lead to a more effective public health tool in Africa.

August 25, 2011

Could a Tumor Suppressor also Fight Obesity?

Thomas Jefferson University research reveals hormone receptor GCC's role in appetite and possible therapeutic target for obesity.

August 24, 2011

Researchers Find Marked Increase in Infection Rates in Patients with Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

New research from the Jefferson Heart Institute shows that patients in the United States who receive cardiac electrophysiological devices (CIEDs), including permanent pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are now at greater risk of contracting an infection over the life span of the device.

August 16, 2011

Jefferson Offers Patients New Option: Cut Colonoscopy Preparation Time from Two Days to One Day

Gastroenterologists at Jefferson are now offering patients the option of cutting their colonoscopy preparation time down from two days to one.

August 11, 2011

Blocking Receptor in Key Hormone Fires Up Enzyme to Kill Pancreatic Cancer Cells

Thomas Jefferson University research suggests a potential target, Angiotensin II type 2 receptor, for chemopreventive agents to fight pancreatic cancer.

August 08, 2011

Thomas Jefferson University Receives $4.8 Million NIH Grant to Study New Rabies Vaccine that Clears Virus from Brain

Vaccine developed at Jefferson to clear rabies virus from central nervous system will be tested for safety and effectiveness.

August 08, 2011

Irwin Levitan, Ph.D. Selected as Recipient of Paul C. Brucker, M.D., Professorship in Neuroscience Research

Irwin Levitan, PhD, founding chair of the department of Neuroscience at Jefferson Medical College and director of the Farber Institute for Neurosciences of Thomas Jefferson University, has been selected as the recipient of The Paul C. Brucker, MD Professorship in Neuroscience Research.

August 08, 2011

Jefferson Head and Neck Surgeon Sees Sharp Increase in Number of Patients with Throat Cancer Caused by HPV Virus

Forty-two-year-old David Caldarella is part of a dramatic increase in the number of patients with HPV-related throat cancer.

August 03, 2011

Thomas Jefferson University Receives $1 Million to Study Uncharted 98 Percent of Human Genome and its Role in Diseases

W.M.Keck Foundation awards the Computational Medicine Center at Jefferson highly prestigious and competitive 'Medical Research Grant.'

August 02, 2011

Fred Rincon, M.D., Joins Department of Neurological Surgery at Jefferson

Fred Rincon, MD, MSc, FACP, recently joined the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital departments of Neurology and Neurological Surgery and was named assistant professor of Neurology and Neurological Surgery at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Rincon specializes in neurointensive care.

August 01, 2011

Jefferson Neurosurgeon Fernando Gonzalez, M.D., Awarded Grant from Brain Aneurysm Foundation

Dr. Gonzalez is one of eight grant recipients being given an award at the Fifth Annual Brain Aneurysm Foundation Research Grant Symposium in New York this September.

August 01, 2011

Leukemia Drug Reverses Tamoxifen-Resistance in Breast Cancer Cells

Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson demonstrate drug combination's "antioxidant effect" on cancer cells and fibroblasts.

Featured in the Media

Featured August 31, 2011

Dr. Silberstein Interviewed by Self Magazine About Tension Headache

Dr. Stephen Silberstein, director of the Headache Center at Jefferson is interviewed by Self magazine about common types of headache and possible treatment options.

Featured August 29, 2011

Dr. Mitchell Talks to WHYY Radio about African American Doctors' Journey Through Medicine

Medical oncologist, Dr. Edith Mitchell, talks to WHYY Radio about African Americans in medicine and the diversity efforts at the Kimmel Cancer Center.

Featured August 29, 2011

Dr. Schnell's Research on a Single Vaccine for Rabies and Ebola Featured in United Press International

Dr. Matthias Schnell, director of the Jefferson Vaccine Center, successfully tests a single vaccine in mice for both rabies and Ebola.

Featured August 26, 2011

Jefferson Emergency Department Pet Therapy Program Featured on WHYY Radio

One day each week, a volunteer dog visits patients in the Emergency Department at Jefferson to help them cope with the stress and nervousness associated with being in the emergency room.

Featured August 24, 2011

Dr. Andrew Newberg Talks to WBUR About Effects of Spirituality on the Brain

Andrew Newberg, MD, director of research at the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine, talks to WBUR about how spirituality affects the brain.

Featured August 24, 2011

CBS3 Interviews Dr. Serruya About Dementia

Dr. Mijail Serruya is interviewed by CBS3 about the signs and symptoms of dementia and how physicians diagnose the disease.

Featured August 22, 2011

Dr. Greenspon's Research on Infection Increase in Patients with Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators Highlighted in HealthDay News

New research from the Jefferson Heart Institute, led by Dr. Arnold Greenspon, shows an increase in infection rates among patients with cardiac electrophysiological devices (CIEDs), including permanent pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).

Featured August 22, 2011

Jefferson Physical Therapists Featured in ADVANCE for Physical Therapy & Rehab Medicine About Hands of Hope Clinic

Jefferson physical therapists were interviewed about providing pro bono care to the homeless men served at Jefferson's Hands of Hope Clinic.

Featured August 19, 2011

Jefferson Cardiologists Highlighted in Philadelphia Tribune About Raising Awareness for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Adults

Jefferson cardiologists, Drs. Shipon and Ho participated in a press conference to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes.

Featured August 18, 2011

Drs. Baxter and Berghella Quoted in Philadelphia Inquirer Story About Relationship Between Cervical Length and Preterm Birth

New research conducted by Jefferson obstetricians Drs. Jason Baxter and Vincenzo Berghella reveals that a woman's cervical length can be a predictor of preterm birth.

Featured August 17, 2011

Dr. Viscusi Talks to ABC News About Intraoperative Awareness

Jefferson anesthesiologist Dr. Eugene Viscusi talks to ABC News about unintended intraoperative awareness and the measures being taken to monitor and manage patient awareness in the operating room.

Featured August 17, 2011

Dr. Armenti Discusses Health Impact of Pregnancy on Liver Transplant Patients in Associated Press

Vincent Armenti, MD, talks to the Associated Press about the overall health impact of pregnancy on liver transplant patients.

Featured August 16, 2011

Jefferson's Senior Adult Oncology Center Featured in Advance for Nurses

The Kimmel Cancer Center's Senior Adult Oncology Center takes a unique approach to senior cancer care, offering patients a customized course of treatment.

Featured August 14, 2011

Dr. Hooper On KYW Newsradio About NIH Grant to Study New Rabies Vaccine

D. Craig Hooper, MD, director of the Center for Neurovirology at Jefferson, was interviewed by KYW Newsradio about the NIH grant his team received to study a new rabies vaccine.

Featured August 13, 2011

Dr. Arafat's Study on Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor Highlighted in MedPage Today

A new study by Dr. Hwyda Arafat suggesting a potential target Angiotensin II type 2 receptor for chemopreventive agents to fight pancreatic cancer is highlighted in MedPage Today.

Featured August 11, 2011

Jefferson Pediatrician Gives Advice to Student Athletes in USA Today

Gary Emmett, MD, director of inpatient pediatrics at Jefferson, gives student athletes some back-to-school advice about how to prevent sports injuries.

Featured August 10, 2011

Dr. Pascal Jabbour Talks Pipeline Brain Stents in Delaware State News

Jefferson neurosurgeon Pascal Jabbour, MD, discusses implanting a pipeline brain stent into a patient's brain to help alleviate two aneurysms.

Featured August 10, 2011

ABCNews.com Interviews Dr. Jeremy Close About Premature Ejaculation Treatment

The primary care physician talks about the effectiveness of behavioral therapy for male sexual dysfunction.

Featured August 09, 2011

Jefferson Clinical Trial for Occipital Nerve Stimulator Featured on the Today Show

Jefferson patient and member of the clinical trial for the occipital nerve stimulator, led by Dr. Stephen Silberstein, is featured on the Today Show.

Featured August 05, 2011

Jefferson's Efforts to Promote Breastfeeding on WHYY Radio

In an effort to help new moms learn their child's feeding cues, Jefferson now suggests that moms room-in with their baby.

Featured August 04, 2011

Dr. Robert Rosenwasser Interviewed by CBS 3 About Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)

Dr. Rosenwasser discussed the signs, symptoms and treatment options for AVMs.

Featured August 04, 2011

Dr. George Brainard Quoted in Boston Globe about Transition to More Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs

George Brainard, PhD, director of Jefferson's Light Research Program, talked about the health concerns consumers have about the transition from old-fashioned light bulbs to more energy-efficient ones.

Featured August 03, 2011

Jefferson Neurologist on KYW Newsradio About Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' Emotional Appearance

Mijail Serruya, MD, PhD, was surprised to learn of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' appearance on the House floor.

Featured August 03, 2011

Dr. Andrew Newberg Talks to ABC News Nightline About Near-Death Experiences

In this segment, "Beyond Belief: The Atheist and Her Brain," Dr. Newberg explained how our beliefs play a role in what we experience at near death.

Featured August 03, 2011

Dr. David Cognetti Interviewed by NBC 10 About Rise of HPV-related Head and Neck Cancer

In an NBC interview, Dr. David Cognetti discusses the rise of HPV-related head and neck cancer, particularly in men.

Featured August 03, 2011

Multidisciplinary Team at Jefferson Studying Human Genome with Grant from W.M. Keck Foundation Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal

A multidisciplinary research group, led by Isidore Rigoutsos, director of the Computational Medicine Center at Jefferson, was awarded a $1 million medical research grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to study the human genome and the role it may play in the onset and progression of various diseases.

Featured August 01, 2011

Dr. Greenbaum Talks Reversing Summer Skin Damage in Philadelphia Magazine

In a Q&A section of the August issue of Philadelphia magazine, Dr. Steven Greenbaum, answers “How can I reverse summer skin damage?”