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July 22, 2011

Haisong Liu, Ph.D., Named Director of Radiosurgery Physics at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience

Haisong Liu, Ph.D., DABR, of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, has been named Director of Radiosurgery Physics for the Division of Stereotactic Radiosurgery at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience (JHN).

July 21, 2011

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals is Nationally Ranked in a Record 11 Specialty Areas by U.S. News & World Report

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals has again been ranked a leading hospital in Philadelphia by U.S. News & World Report in its 2011 Best Hospitals survey. This year the institution ranked among the best in the nation in a record-setting 11 specialty areas.

July 20, 2011

New Gene Therapy to Reverse Heart Failure Ready for Clinical Trials

Cardiology researchers at Thomas Jefferson University show therapeutic effectiveness and safety of “next great thing in heart failure” for humans.

July 18, 2011

Christopher C. Chang, M.D., Ph.D., Named Director of Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Department of Pediatrics

Dr. Chang will see patients in Philadelphia and at Nemours A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE, Jefferson's partner in pediatric care.

Featured in the Media

Featured July 28, 2011

Dr. David Kastenberg on KYW Newsradio About New Colonoscopy Preparation

KYW Newsradio interviews David Kastenberg, MD, about new, slightly less distasteful colonoscopy preparation.

Featured July 27, 2011

Dr. Vijay Rao Comments on the Accuracy of Mammogram Technology On CNN.com

A large new study of computer-aided detection, CAD, reveals the failure of the mammogram technology in improving breast cancer detection and the increasing risk of wrongly informing women about having an abnormal mammogram.

Featured July 27, 2011

Dr. Richard Wender Interviewed by Healthcare Finance News About Coordinating Care in Diverse Communities

In a Healthcare Finance News interview, Dr. Richard Wender discusses the challenges of providing extraordinary care in a diverse community.

Featured July 25, 2011

Redesign of Jefferson Discharge Program for Congestive Heart Failure Patients Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer

Jefferson pharmacist Joanne Heil is leading a new effort to keep congestive heart failure patients from returning to the Hospital.

Featured July 25, 2011

Jefferson Nephrologist Speaks to WHYY Radio About Kidney Disease

Taunya English of WHYY Radio (90.9 FM) interviews Stephanie DeLoach, MD, about kidney disease and treatment, as well as what makes the disease so prevalent in the African American population.

Featured July 25, 2011

Dr. George Brainard on WHYY Radio Times About Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder affects about 1 to 2 percent of Americans, and it doesn't just happen during the winter months, according to the interview.

Featured July 24, 2011

Jefferson's Treatment of Infants Diagnosed with Retinoblastoma Highlighted in The Philadelphia Inquirer

Tyler Sanzone, diagnosed with retinoblastoma at five months, was treated at Wills Eye Institute and Jefferson using a novel option proposed by ocular oncologist Dr. Carol Shields.

Featured July 21, 2011

Dr. Doghramji Interviewed by ABC News World News Tonight

Dr. Karl Doghramji of the Jefferson Sleep Disorders Center was on ABC News World News Tonight during a segment about heat and its impact on the body during sleep.

Featured July 21, 2011

Dr. Vaccaro Discusses New Finds About Elephant Man in NBC 10 Segment

Dr. Vaccaro examined the cadaver of the Elephant Man and used computer simulators to recreate his body and shape. It took a high-power computer months to figure out how a man like that got around, he explained.

Featured July 19, 2011

Dr. Squires' Presentation at the 6th International AIDS Society Conference Covered by Medscape

Dr. Kathleen Squires, director of the Infectious Diseases Division at Jefferson, attended the 6th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention to present her research findings from a study.

Featured July 18, 2011

Drs. Rao and Levin Interviewed by KYW Newsradio on Teleradiology Services

Many hospitals are contracting out radiology services because it relieves hospitals of the need to have a radiologist on site all the time, according to a KYW Newsradio report. This has started to significantly impact the field of radiology.

Featured July 18, 2011

Dr. Kavuru Comments on Heat-Related Illnesses in Philadelphia Tribune

According to the article, Dr. Kavuru explains that excessive sweating, light-headedness and fatigue are all beginning signs of heat-related illnesses.

Featured July 17, 2011

Jefferson Medical Physicist Working with OSU Astronomers to Better Target Radiation Therapy

Ohio State University (OSU) astronomers are working with experts like Jefferson medical physicist Yan Yu to better target radiation treatment that won't damage the rest of the body.

Featured July 14, 2011

William Kevin Kelly, DO, Quoted in Reuters

The article is on the FDA panel's decision on the use of the experimental drug Adcetris for Hodgkin's lymphoma and anaplastic large cell lymphoma.

Featured July 12, 2011

Jefferson Gastroenterologist Quoted in Health.com Article About Ulcerative Colitis

A Health.com article highlights eight famous people with ulcerative colitis and how they manage the condition.

Featured July 11, 2011

Jefferson Medical Oncologist Talks Colon Cancer Prevention in Spry Magazine

Edith Mitchell, MD, FACP, says that it's important to have a diet high in fiber and calcium and low in fat.

Featured July 11, 2011

Bile Duct Cancer Patient at Jefferson Featured in News Journal

Dr. David Loren's patient, Ronald Whitehead, credits photodynamic therapy for giving him more time to spend with his family.

Featured July 11, 2011

Bernadette Garofola Named Fellow of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists

Ms. Garofola was featured as an "achiever" in a Burlington County Times article.

Featured July 08, 2011

KYW Newsradio Interviews Dr. Ronald Myers About Colorectal Screenings

Dr. Ronald Myers chatted with KYW Newsradio on the importance of colorectal screening. He's backing a plan to have hospitals, doctor's offices and health insurance companies increase colonoscopy awareness.

Featured July 07, 2011

Dr. Kavuru Discusses the Effects of High Ozone Levels on Heart Health in NewsWorks Article

In July, a code orange advisory was issued for air quality for the Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley regions due to high ozone levels.

Featured July 04, 2011

Dr. George Brainard's Research on Effects of Artificial Light on the Body Sought After by NASA Officials

Dr. Brainard and other researchers hope that by studying the effects of artificial light on the body it will lead to a new generation of lights and screens designs.

Featured July 01, 2011

Courier Times Article Mentions Jefferson-Sponsored Run Over Cancer 5K Race

The Jefferson-sponsored Fund A Cure for Pancreatic Cancer's Run Over Cancer 5K Race is featured in a July 1 article.