• Nudge boosts statin-prescribing, means fewer pharmacy trips April 22, 2025 Statins are lifesaving to those with high cholesterol, but patients don’t always take them. A nudge that increased long-term prescriptions could be key.
• First new subtype of Castleman disease discovered in 45 years April 22, 2025 The spectrum of the rare disorder is expanded with discovery, highlighting the importance of collaboration with patient advocates.
• Children face elevated health risks after COVID infection April 21, 2025 Long COVID can result in increased risk for a variety of serious health problems for young people, including those affecting the kidney, gut, and cardiovascular system, according to Penn Medicine research.
• COVID vaccine protected kids from long COVID April 21, 2025 Instead of special protection against long COVID, vaccines kept children and adolescents from developing the condition by blocking COVID-19 infections in the first place.
• Penn Medicine at the AACR Annual Meeting 2025 April 21, 2025 Penn researchers will present on the latest advances in cancer science and medicine at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting.

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