Recent Research

A young black woman with cancer is meeting with her female doctor of Asian descent. The patient is wearing a scarf on her head to hide her hair loss. The doctor is showing the woman test results on a tablet computer. The patient is listening to her doctor's advice regarding further treatment.
10.01.20

Socioeconomic status and race could play a role in treatment decisions, according to new research.  

Surgeon is wearing rubber glove. Close up of male and female hands. Copy space in left side
09.23.20

Applied research with its inquiry-aided design, has helped Jefferson faculty and students come up with solutions to some surprising issues created by the pandemic.

wound covered by dressing and bandaid
09.15.20

Researchers use discarded wound dressings as a novel and non-invasive way to study the mechanisms that promote healing. 

Microscopic image of colonic adenocarcinoma with Hematoxylin and eosin stain (H&E stain)
08.24.20

Tweaking the adenovirus spike protein induces a more robust immune reaction for a cancer vaccine against gastric, pancreatic, esophageal and colon malignancies in animal models. 

woman running
08.10.20

A pair of new studies identify overlooked physiological factors and lack of knowledge around wellness as contributors to risk of stress fracture in women who run.

Young pregnant woman suffering from backache
08.05.20

Although surgery during pregnancy is often feared, in the case of cholecystitis or acute gallbladder disease, surgery may lead to better outcomes for mom and baby.  

In daytime serene young mother and preschool cute daughter sitting in lotus position on couch at home closed eyes doing yoga relaxation exercise meditating, healthy habits lifestyle, keep calm concept
08.04.20

Understanding trauma women experienced as children can inform better care for moms struggling with opioid use disorder.

people with obesity exercising
07.27.20

Pairing bariatric surgery with LVAD heart surgery may be an effective bridge to heart transplant for obese patients.

A disabled child in a wheelchair being cared for by a nurse in the bathroom.
07.23.20

Adolescents and young women with disabilities can stop periods and get relief from distressing menstrual symptoms with IUDs, in the largest study in this population to date.

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