Penn Medicine
Coverage of Penn Medicine in the Nexus archive.
- More than 80% of resident doctors in Philadelphia region now covered by union contracts
More than 80% of resident doctors in the Philadelphia area are now covered by union contracts after residents at Temple Health, Jefferson Health, and Penn Medicine ratified new agreements. The unions secured key wins including salary increases of around 20%, equal pay for similar work, and protections against assigning nonclinical tasks to resident doctors.
- Can GLP-1s Treat Cancer? What the Latest Science Says About Ozempic’s Newest Benefit
GLP-1 receptor agonists, including Ozempic, show potential in reducing cancer risk through weight loss, inflammation reduction, and metabolic improvements. Early studies link their use to a 30-35% lower breast cancer incidence in women and reduced risks for colorectal, endometrial, ovarian, liver, and brain cancers.
- Breaking down findings of new study on weight loss drugs and breast cancer
Researchers from Penn Medicine found that women taking GLP-1 drugs are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, according to a new study. Dr. Celine Gounder analyzed the findings to determine if the drugs caused the difference.