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March 29, 2012

Radiation Therapy Students Use Virtual Reality Training (VERT)

Jefferson is one of three schools in the U.S. – and the only one on the east coast – to use Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training. The new technology allows students to practice controlling all three linear accelerator models they'll encounter in hospitals.

March 27, 2012

New Brachytherapy Suite Opens at Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center

Region's only imaged-guided brachytherapy suite cuts down on treatment time, making it more convenient for patients.

March 26, 2012

Survey of Radiation Oncology Quality Assurance Practices Finds Much Variation Across North America

During "chart rounds," radiation oncologists in the U.S. and Canada spend limited time reviewing patient cases for potential errors, say researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson.

March 26, 2012

Carotid Artery Stenting Found to be Safe in the Elderly

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and a multicenter team of investigators have found that carotid artery stenting (CAS) is safe and effective in patients age 70 and older.

March 24, 2012

Complicating Tears During Coronary Angioplasty: Where Are They Most Prevalent and How Do They Affect Patient Outcomes?

Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital discovered that blockages in the right coronary artery and those in bending areas of the coronary artery are the most common places for coronary dissection, a tear in the artery that can occur during balloon angioplasty of the coronary arteries.

March 19, 2012

Jefferson's ARCHES Project Wins National Hospital Charitable Service Award; Receives $10,000 Grant

Jefferson's ARCHES Project was one of 10 programs from across the country named a Program of Excellence by the Hospital Charitable Service Awards, a national program sponsored by Jackson Healthcare.

March 13, 2012

Jefferson Offers Minimally Invasive Procedure for Removing Salivary Stones

Jefferson is the only hospital in the region to give patients newer, innovative option for removing salivary stones.

March 08, 2012

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Oncologists and Surgeons Treating More Colon Cancer Patients Under 50

Two patients treated at Jefferson part of growing national trend of younger adults with colorectal cancer.

March 06, 2012

Landmark Study Shows Decompression Surgery Performed Less than 24 Hours After Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Results in Improved Outcomes for Patients

Researchers at the Rothman Institute at Jefferson have shown that patients who receive surgery less than 24 hours after a traumatic cervical spine injury suffer less neural tissue destruction and improved clinical outcomes.

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Featured March 29, 2012

Dr. Goldstein Featured in NBC 10 Story About Colon Cancer in Younger Patients

Dr. Scott Goldstein, director of the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, talks about one such patient who was just 25 years old when she was diagnosed with colon cancer.

Featured March 28, 2012

Rothman Institute at Jefferson Physicians Interviewed About Sports Injuries

Drs. Dodson, Vaccaro and Mehallo from the Rothman Institute at Jefferson are interviewed about recent sports-related injuries.

Featured March 27, 2012

Dr. Emmett Writes About Importance of Playtime in Philly.com Healthy Kids Blog Post

Jefferson pediatrician Dr. Gary Emmett writes about the importance of letting kids play.

Featured March 26, 2012

Dr. Cognetti in NBC 10 and KYW Newsradio Interviews About Sialendoscopy

Dr. David Cognetti, otolaryngologist and co-director of the Jefferson Center for Head and Neck Surgery, explains minimally invasive procedure offered at Jefferson to remove salivary stones.

Featured March 22, 2012

Dr. Jimenez Quoted in Delaware News Journal About Scleroderma

Jefferson dermatologist Sergio Jimenez discusses the autoimmune disease, scleroderma, in Delaware's News Journal.

Featured March 21, 2012

ABCNews.com Interviews Dr. Viscusi About Role of Opioids in Cancer Growth

Dr. Eugene Viscusi, director of Acute Pain Management at Jefferson, talks about the role opioids may play in cancer growth.

Featured March 20, 2012

Dr. Vaccaro's Spinal Research Featured in Orthopedics This Week

Researchers at the Rothman Institute at Jefferson, led by Dr. Alexander Vaccaro, have shown that patients who receive surgery less than 24 hours after a traumatic cervical spine injury suffer less neural tissue destruction and improved clinical outcomes.

Featured March 19, 2012

Dr. Rothman Comments on Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery on New York Times' 'Well' Blog

Dr. Richard Rothman, orthopedic surgeon and founder of the Rothman Institute at Jefferson, talks about the benefits of knee replacement surgery.

Featured March 19, 2012

Men's Health Magazine Interviews Dr. Jallo About Research into Treatment of Concussions

Dr. Jack Jallo, neurosurgeon at Jefferson, explains that researchers paid little attention to concussions until recently.

Featured March 19, 2012

Jefferson Dermatologist Talks Hair Loss in Women on Philly.com 'Check Up' Blog

Jefferson dermatologist Dr. Laurel Schwartz answers a question about hair loss in women.

Featured March 19, 2012

Dr. Chung Talks Breastfeeding in Philly.com Healthy Kids Blog

Jefferson pediatrician Esther Chung says that the first few weeks of breastfeeding are generally the most challenging.

Featured March 16, 2012

Dr. Copit Discusses Dangers of At-Home Silicone Injections on CBS 3

Jefferson plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Copit comments on the injections in an interview.

Featured March 16, 2012

Dr. Radcliff Quoted in Orthopedics This Week About Epidural Injections for Spine Patients

Kristen Radcliff, MD, of the Rothman Institute at Jefferson discusses epidural injections for patients being treated for lumbar stenosis.

Featured March 16, 2012

Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson's Geriatric Oncology Symposium Covered by 6 ABC

Leaders in the field of geriatric oncology gathered at Jefferson's Kimmel Cancer Center Symposium to address the need for specialized care for elderly cancer patients.

Featured March 15, 2012

Dr. Parvizi Quoted in Huffington Post Article About New Test To Diagnose Joint Infections

Dr. Javad Parvizi, orthopedic surgeon at the Rothman Institute at Jefferson, explains that infections are a risk during surgery itself but may also occur a decade after a knee or hip replacement.

Featured March 13, 2012

Dr. Fischman Quoted in ABCNews.com Story About Use of Medications to Treat Coronary Artery Disease

Dr. David Fischman, co-director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Jefferson, comments on new research showing that medications are just as good as stents in the treatment of coronary artery disease.

Featured March 13, 2012

Dr. Rothman Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer Section on Staying Fit

Dr. Richard Rothman, orthopedic surgeon and founder of the Rothman Institute at Jefferson, talks about how he stays fit while keeping busy.

Featured March 13, 2012

Dr. Squires Addresses the Norovirus On KYW NewsRadio

Dr. Kathleen Squires, director of Jefferson's Division of Infectious Diseases, advises people of the best way to prevent the spread of the Norovirus.

Featured March 13, 2012

Dr. Waldman's PLoS One Study About Cancer and a Weakened Intestinal Barrier is Featured on CBS, ABC, FOX Affiliates Nationwide

According to a new study led by Dr. Scott Waldman, chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics at Jefferson, a leaky gut may be the root of the formation of certain cancers in the rest of the body.

Featured March 13, 2012

Jefferson Dietician Featured in Philadelphia Inquirer's 'Living Life with Heart' Section

Jefferson dietician Cheryl Marco, RD, CDE, talks about the new science behind diets and exercise.

Featured March 13, 2012

Jefferson Highlighted in 6 ABC Story About Providing Mental Health Support for Local Refugees

A $240,000 grant from Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health has resulted in a mental health collaborative, organized by Jefferson and Liberty Lutheran Family Service.

Featured March 12, 2012

Dr. Duffy Interviewed by Huffington Post About New Heart Attack Research

Jefferson cardiologist Dr. Danielle Duffy talks about new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association on the difference in heart attack symptoms and outcomes in men versus women.

Featured March 12, 2012

Dr. Emmett Writes About Tylenol Recall on Philly Inquirer's 'Healthy Kids' Blog

Jefferson pediatrician Dr. Gary Emmett discusses the latest Infant Tylenol recall due to faulty flow restrictors on some bottle tops.

Featured March 12, 2012

Dr. Mitchell and Jefferson's Center to Eliminate Cancer Disparities Featured in Philadelphia Business Journal

Dr. Edith Mitchell, director of the new center, hopes to raise awareness through public and professional education about what resources are available to groups in their fight against cancer.

Featured March 09, 2012

Dr. Doria and Jefferson Patients in Kidney Transplant Chain Featured on FOX 29

Dr. Cataldo Doria, director of the Division of Transplantation at Jefferson, along with kidney transplant patients featured in FOX 29 story about the largest-ever kidney transplant chain in the United States.