Recent Research
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African American patients with lung cancer are still less likely to receive the most effective treatment for a common type of early stage lung cancer.
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Researchers uncover defining features of a subset of T-cells that may drive autoimmunity in MS, and could prove to be a new target for therapy.
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Researchers reflect on the impact the Affordable Care Act has had on opening up access to mental health services.
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Socioeconomic status and race could play a role in treatment decisions, according to new research.
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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.
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Researchers use discarded wound dressings as a novel and non-invasive way to study the mechanisms that promote healing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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