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Dr. Andrzej Fertala has published research on treatment for arthrofibrosis. The research provides preliminary support for a technique that locally delivers antibody therapy to the knee.
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Research, described in the Community Mental Health Journal, adds to growing evidence that physicians should take a broader approach to care, rather than simply writing prescriptions.
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In a new study published in Pharmacy, Dr. Ruth Jeminiwa and her collaborators studied a text-messaging intervention in college students between the ages of 18 and 29 with moderate to severe persistent asthma.
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Researchers explore whether an immersive environment of calming imagery and sound can reduce stress.
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Patient education about flu shot during a non-life threatening emergency department visit increases vaccination rates, especially in patients without regular primary care.
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Fragments of genetic material called Y RNAs are found to be depleted in platelets from COVID patients.
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Pilot training program could help physicians better understand the barriers to inclusive care.
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Understanding the impact of safety on the health benefits of green spaces.
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New research shows HIV medications can be taken at the same time as hormone treatment without losing potency of either therapy.
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The Jefferson community comes together to experience the work of researchers through stunning visuals.
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Dr. Kevin Thompson shares the lessons he’s learned by studying the connection between sports, politics, and culture in American society.
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New research on using harm reduction tools in emergency rooms.
![At the doctor Handsome Afro American doctor in white coat is consulting beautiful pregnant woman in his office](https://www.jefferson.edu/about/news-and-events/2024/01/improving-clinical-trial-design-with-trauma-informed-interventions-for-black-mothers/_jcr_content/listingImage.coreimg.jpeg/1706130938248/black-maternal-mortality-resized.jpeg)
Investigating the impact of trauma in Black maternal mortality.
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To meet the rising demand for liver transplants, researchers explore donors who were on a high level of life support.