Echocardiologist Ira S. Cohen, M.D., Joins Thomas Jefferson University’s Division of Cardiology
(Published: 11-28-2007) Ira S. Cohen, M.D., has been named director of the Electrocardiography Laboratory at Thomas Jefferson
University Hospital. He was also appointed clinical professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology at Jefferson Medical
College of Thomas Jefferson University, joining the faculty after six years as a staff echocardiographer and attending cardiologist
at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, PA.
Jefferson Helping Women Learn to Live Better with the Stress of Cancer
(Published: 07-30-2007) The best ‘support groups” live up to their name by offering emotional and spiritual support to participants.
They have also been shown to improve the quality of life of patients with illness and those who are recovering.
Rheumatologist Oscar Irigoyen, M.D., Joins Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
(Published: 02-16-2007) Oscar Irigoyen, M.D., has joined the division of Rheumatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
as Director of the Rheumatology Clinical Practice. He is a general rheumatologist who specializes in the treatment of patients
with such conditions as arthritis, osteoporosis, scleroderma, vasculitis, lupus and Sjogren’s Syndrome.
Arctic Blast Pummels our Area
(Published: 01-26-2007, KYW-1060) On the coldest day since last winter, a doctor says there are things we can do to help
our bodies deal with the sub-freezing temperatures.
James Davis, M.D., Division of Internal Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, says in freezing weather your body
will tell you when the cold has crossed from a nuisance to a serious health problem.
"You can get an increased pulse rate, increased blood pressure. All of these things, and especially in patients who are elderly
or have pre-existing medical problems, can put a strain on their heart and basically cause otherwise stable problems to become
unstable and dangerous."
In the bitter cold weather, Dr. Davis advises to dress warmly in layers with wool or synthetic materials -- not cotton, which
doesn't hold the heat that well. He also says to stay hydrated and nourished.
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Jefferson Researcher Awarded $1.6 Million to Study Mechanisms of Gastrointestinal Disorders
(Published: 01-17-2007) Gastroenterology researcher Satish Rattan, DVM, professor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College
of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, has been awarded $1.6 million from the National Institutes of Health to study
the molecular mechanisms involved in maintaining smooth muscle tone of the internal anal sphincter (IAS), which is crucial
for normal bowel functioning.
Geno Merli, MD, Named Chief Medical Officer, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
(Published: 01-02-2007) Thomas J. Lewis, president and chief executive officer of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital has
named Geno Merli, MD, FACP, as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Merli replaces Jonathan Gottlieb,
MD, who left the post to be the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Clinical Affairs at the Washington School of Medicine in St.
Louis, Missouri. Dr. Merli will begin his new responsibilities on February 1.
John R. Cohn, M.D., Named to Head Adult Allergy Division at Thomas Jefferson University
(Published: 09-25-2006) John R. Cohn, M.D., has been named to head the Adult Allergy Section in the division of Pulmonary
and Critical Care Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University.
Patricia Kozuch, M.D. Joins Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Jefferson
(Published: 09-13-2006) To meet the needs of a significant population of patients who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease
(IBD), Patricia L. Kozuch, M.D., is joining the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the Department of Medicine
at Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Inpatient Palliative Care Service Available at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
(Published: 09-11-2006) A new service, created to aid chronically or terminally ill patients, has been introduced at Thomas
Jefferson University Hospital.
Paul Bray, M.D., Named Director, Division of Hematology at Jefferson
(Published: 09-08-2006) Paul Francis Bray, M.D., has been named director, Division of Hematology at Jefferson Medical College
of Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is also Thomas Drake Martinez Cardeza Professor
of Medicine and Director of the Cardeza Center for Hematologic Research at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.
Enzyme Inhibitor May Provide New Strategy for Treating Certain Gastrointestinal Disorders, Jefferson Researchers Find
(Published: 07-17-2006) Drugs that block the activity of an enzyme might hold a key to treating chronic and severe disorders
such as certain forms of constipation, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, Hirschsprung’s disease and other similar gastrointestinal
problems.
National Cancer Institute Funds Jefferson Study to Compare Support Group Programs for Women with Cancer
(Published: 04-19-2006) The best "support groups" live up to their name by offering emotional and spiritual support to participants.
They have also been shown to improve the quality of life of patients with illness and those who are recovering.
Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist Matthew H. Carabasi, M.D., Joins Jefferson’s Division of Medical Oncology
(Published: 03-01-2006) Matthew H. Carabasi, M.D., a specialist in bone marrow transplantation, has been named associate professor
of medicine in the Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson
University in Philadelphia. He is also clinical director of the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital and the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson.
Jefferson Liver Specialist in New England Journal of Medicine: New, expensive, widely-used drugs continue to cause liver problems
(Published: 02-17-2006) Adverse drug reactions in the liver are the most common reason for drugs to be taken off the market,
and the federal Food and Drug Administration now wants better ways to detect these problem drugs before they reach the market
and injure users.
Thomas Force, M.D., Named Clinical Director of Jefferson Center for Translational Medicine
(Published: 01-25-2006) Internationally recognized cardiologist and researcher, Thomas L. Force, M.D., has been named clinical
director of the Center for Translational Medicine, an initiative of the Department of Medicine of Jefferson Medical College
of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.
