January 26, 2021
A Margin of Error
College of Nursing assistant professor Karen Alexander, PhD, RN, talks candidly and bravely about her unconscious bias that crept into the care she had once provided as a nurse.
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January 25, 2021Can the COVID-19 Vaccine Cause Bell’s Palsy? Experts Say No.Facial paralysis and sensitivity are alarming symptoms of Bell's palsy, but full recovery is possible, especially when treated at the right time. -
January 21, 2021What I Wish You Knew About My EndometriosisHow to be more empathetic for those suffering from endometriosis, a poorly studied disease that affects more than six million people in the U.S., and nearly 200 million worldwide. -
January 20, 2021Home Remedies for Endometriosis During COVID-19Endometriosis pain doesn't stop when you can't see a doctor. We spoke with a researcher on endo home remedies that work. -
January 15, 2021A Frontline Physician Reveals Hard Realities of COVID-19Dr. Christopher Haines shares the comfort and hope he has for the future and lessons learned navigating the uncertainties of the pandemic. -
January 14, 2021A Breast Cancer Diagnosis Followed Finding a Small Lump, But This NJ Mom Is FightingChristina is surrounded by the support of her family and friends as she receives integrated care in both New Jersey and Center City and undergoes radiation treatment on the Linear Accelerator (LINAC) machine, a new state-of-the-art technology available. -
January 12, 2021A Call for Action Against Racism in MedicineWorn from carrying the burden of fighting against racial injustice, a group of physicians pen a letter titled “Dear White People” asking colleagues in medicine to take up the cause of anti-racism. -
January 8, 2021Is COVID-19 Affecting Your Gut Health?A gastroenterologist explains how stress, lifestyle changes and COVID-19 could be giving you a bad "gut feeling." -
December 18, 2020How to Safely Start or Stop a Period, and Answers to Other Common QuestionsFrom irregular periods to inducing or stopping a period, Dr. Beth Schwartz shares answers to frequently asked questions about menstrual cycles. -
December 17, 2020Microbubble Therapy Offers Hope to Patients with Liver CancerA first-in-human clinical trial shows that microbubbles enhances the effectiveness of radiation, reducing tumor growth and improving patient survival. -
December 16, 2020Are People With Sleep Apnea At A Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19?The answer is not so simple according to otolaryngologist Dr. Maurits Boon and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Karl Doghramji.