College life might look glamorous through an Instagram filter, but a new awareness campaign at Drexel University is aiming to remind students that all undergraduates struggle at one time or another. Paul Furtaw, PsyD, associate […]
Category: Health & Medicine
Reprogramming Veterans’ Blood Cells to Study Gulf War Illness
More than two decades after the 1991 war in the Persian Gulf, over a quarter of the 700,000 veterans who served are still suffering from chronic fatigue, memory loss, joint pain, insomnia and stomach problems. […]
Media Watch: Guy Diamond Explains Potential Harm in ‘13 Reasons Why’
On Monday’s episode of WHYY’s “Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane,” Guy Diamond, director of Family Intervention Science at Drexel, summed up his feelings about “13 Reasons Why,” the new “binge-worthy” Netflix show that centers on […]
Drexel College of Medicine Physicians Among Philadelphia Magazine’s “Top Docs”
The May 2017 issue of Philadelphia magazine features its annual list of Top Docs™, and 49 Drexel University College of Medicine physicians have been named among the region’s best. Here is the complete list of Drexel […]
Commentary: Insurance is Getting in the Way of Real Health Care Reform
Written by Stephen Gambescia, PhD, clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, this piece explores a way that could reform American health care in ways that the ACA and AHCA couldn’t. Truth […]
Healing Hurt People Receives National Award for Innovation in Aiding Crime Victims
Drexel’s Healing Hurt People received a national award from the Office of Crime Victims Friday for its work toward making victims of violent crime less likely to be injured again. Ted Corbin, MD, associate professor […]
Make these 8 Easy Food Swaps on World Health Day
All of us, at some point in our lives, have been told, “you are what you eat.” Today in celebration of World Health Day, don’t throw out your favorite foods, but consider making a healthy […]
3 Things to Watch for in the Sesame Street Debut of Julia, the First Muppet with Autism
“Sesame Street” is a show that has spent decades teaching children that although everyone is different, everyone is also normal. The latest character to show that is Julia, a Muppet 4-year-old with autism. Having already […]
Snapshot: Researchers Showcase Wound Healing Patch on Capitol Hill
For millions of Americans suffering from chronic wounds, a wearable patch — powered by inaudible sound waves — could offer a life-changing solution. That’s the story Drexel University researchers told legislators, scientists and industry partners […]
After the AHCA: Is There Room for Compromise on Health Care?
The American Health Care Act appears to be dead, barring a pre-Easter resurrection. But is there an underlying consensus on elements of future health care legislation that could make a future bill palatable to a […]