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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say they are learning how to manage an experimental treatment that teaches a patient’ ...
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Are super specialized, highly competitive sports contributing to more ACL tears among kids?
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More women with early-stage breast cancer deciding on mastectomy
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Wolf taps health-policy veteran Richman to help with Pa. Medicaid expansion
A health-policy veteran is joining Tom Wolf’s transition to help guide the governor-elect’s plans to expand the Medicaid prog ...
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Sports medicine group launches campaign to prevent knee injuries [First video]
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As diabetes rates rise in Philly, researchers work on detecting those at risk
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Does enhanced HPV knowledge among teens and parents increase vaccination rates? Penn study says no
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