Noted Jefferson Rheumatologist, Sergio A. Jimenez, M.D., Honored by Osteoarthritis Research Society International at World Congress
(Published 12-5-2005) Sergio A. Jimenez, M.D., director, Division of Rheumatology at Thomas Jefferson University, will be honored with the Osteoarthritis Research Society International’s (OARSI) Basic Science Award for 2005. The award is to be presented at the 10th OARSI World Congress on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the Marriott Copley Place, Boston. Dr. Jimenez will address his peers at the meeting on his latest research.

Jefferson cardiologist offers tips to avoid "Holiday Heart Syndrome"
(Published 12-14-2005) Thanksgiving--the official start of the holiday season, is over. And the parties, the official way to celebrate the holidays, have begun. Be careful, though, warns Marc Tecce, M.D., a cardiologist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Watch what you eat, and especially what you drink. After all, he points out, more and more people today are living with some form of heart disease. The only caveat is to be smart--don't let having a "good time" ruin your good health.

Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson to Host Series of workshops for men, women and their families to cope with cancer-related issues.
(Published 12-16-2005) Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson to Host Series of workshops for men, women, breast cancer, and family related topics.

Surgeon Bernadette C. Profeta, M.D., Joins Dept. of Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
(Published 12-19-2005) Surgeon Bernadette C. Profeta, M.D., has joined the Department of Surgery of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia. She has also been named assistant professor of surgery, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Her areas of expertise include advanced laparoscopic forgut, colon, solid organ, and bariatric procedures as well as general surgery.

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Ranked Among Top 10 Hospitals in U.S. for Radiology Services, Ranked third in Nation
(Published 12-20-2005) Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia has been ranked among the top ten hospitals in the United States in the field of radiology by Medical Imaging, a leading national magazine. The Medical Imaging Industry Top 10 also ranked six Jefferson University Hospital specialists--the only experts in Philadelphia to be among the honorees. Jefferson University Hospital was ranked third in the nation for radiological services.

Jefferson researchers discover connection between troubling behavior in medical school and problems in practice
(Published 12-21-2005) In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia have found that doctors who are disciplined by state medical boards, were three times as likely as their colleagues to have exhibited unprofessional behavior in medical school.

Jefferson Scientists Discover Mechanism Tying Obesity to Alzheimer’s Disease
(Published 12-29-2005) If heart disease and diabetes aren’t bad enough, now comes another reason to watch your weight. According to a study just released, packing on too many pounds can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Jefferson’s Mindfulness Meditation Course Works to Reduce Anxiety and Increase Energy Levels
(Published 12-29-2005) Mindfulness Meditation, the popular course that helps participants learn to relieve pain, reduce stress and enhance wellness, is once again being offered by the Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center for Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.