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News Archive from September 2012

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September 27, 2012

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Better Detects High-Grade Prostate Cancers with Less Biopsies

Microbubble technique could serve as another monitoring tool for active surveillance in low-grade cancer patients, say Thomas Jefferson University researchers.

September 20, 2012

1st Annual Diabetes Symposium: New Advances and Innovations Draws Industry Leaders to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Key national and international players on the front lines of diabetes research, care and prevention will descend on Philadelphia for the First Annual Diabetes Symposium: New Advances and Innovations.

September 17, 2012

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and the Eagles Team Up for Prostate Health and Cancer Awareness

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals has again teamed up with the Philadelphia Eagles to educate fans and others about prostate health and to raise cancer awareness.

September 07, 2012

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Launches Online Auction at Charitybuzz

Bid for the ultimate Philadelphia Eagles' fan insider experience through September 12.

September 04, 2012

Voichita Bar-Ad, M.D., Named Residency Program Director in Jefferson's Radiation Oncology Department

Voichita Bar-Ad, M.D., an associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, has been named Residency Program Director.

Featured in the Media

Featured September 24, 2012

Dr. Quong Quoted in Courier Post Article About Breast Cancer Genetics

A person's chance of developing breast cancer can be tracked by screening for mutations in BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 genes, belonging to a class called tumor suppressors.

Featured September 20, 2012

Jefferson Surgeon Interviewed About the Duodenal Switch for Weight Loss

Dr. Alec Beekley discusses the duodenal switch as a successful option for weight loss.

Featured September 19, 2012

Jefferson Audiologist Talks to CBS 3 About New Device for Single-Sided Hearing Loss

Dr. Paula Marcinkevich is interviewed about SoundBite, a new device for patients with single-sided hearing loss.

Featured September 18, 2012

Dr. Saedi Featured in Wall Street Journal Article About Laser Tattoo Removal Study

Dr. Nazanin Saedi, Jefferson dermatologist and study author, is interviewed about a new type of laser for tattoo removal.

Featured September 18, 2012

Dr. Shipon Interviewed by KYW Newsradio About Renovated Cardiac Rehab Facility

Dr. David Shipon, a cardiologist at Jefferson, talks about the renovated and expanded cardiac rehab facility in South Philadelphia.

Featured September 17, 2012

Empathy Study by Jefferson and Italian Researchers Featured in Various News Outlets

A study by Jefferson and Italian researchers was featured in various news outlets including The New York Times' Well blog, the Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, Boston's NPR Blog and UK's Daily Mail.

Featured September 04, 2012

Jefferson Pediatrician Featured in FOX 29 Story about Former Patient

Jefferson pediatrician, Dr. Jay Greenspan, is featured in FOX 29 story about former patient treated at Jefferson 18 years ago.