Recent Research
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Research finds that a commonly used risk-prediction model for lung cancer does not accurately identify high-risk Black patients who could benefit from early screening.
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An unconventional journey led Dr. Theresa Freeman to become a pioneer in the field of plasma medicine, taking on the unknown with creative thinking.
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Visualizing the critical relationship between physical space and health.
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Research suggests that sharing information, strategies, and resources across Jefferson Health hospitals helped ensure patients received the most effective treatment as it was developed.
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Enhancing our understanding of animals at the intersection of multiple disciplines.
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Researchers across the globe collaborate on a free, multi-language assessment tool, to help therapists demonstrate progress among children with sensory-integration deficits, including autism.
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Bridging technology, textile design and architecture.
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New prospective clinical study shows that patients have three times greater chance of positive outcomes when their surgeons follow evidence-based guidelines for lumbar spinal fusion.
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A high percentage of medical students feel like “imposters” during their first year of medical school, which indicates increasing levels of distress.
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Combatting stigma and fostering promotion and treatment for mental wellness.
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