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One Jefferson student takes to social media and blogging to discuss mental health issues in graduate school, and finds huge community support.

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New study uses machine learning on ultrasound images of thyroid nodules to predict risk of malignancy

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Jefferson to study effectiveness of home delivery of medically tailored meals and video-delivered nutrition education in improving blood sugar control in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Novel molecular mechanism may regulate microtubule stability, important for neuronal branching and potentially for nerve regeneration

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Test scores bias entry to radiation-oncology residency programs, and potentially other programs.

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New study identifies genetic variants that may alter platelet function in cardiovascular disease

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New research correlates inflammation in the brain and gut to negative emotional state during opioid withdrawal

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Study provides new evidence of synergistic effects of drugs that inhibit cell division and support for further clinical trials.

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Common prostate cancer therapy may increase short-term risk of death in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions.

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A change in the tumor metabolism due to tobacco exposure could open new treatment avenues in head and neck cancer.

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Jefferson researchers unveil first demonstration of heritable mutations behind non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

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The discovery supports GM1 ganglioside as a potential target for Parkinson's therapy.

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Changing the route of entry for minimally invasive neurosurgery provides better outcomes for a wide range of interventions, and is preferred by patients.

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Researchers identify changes in enzymes that may contribute to lung damage in rare genetic disorder

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The naturally occurring molecule N-acetylcysteine (NAC) shows benefit in a clinical trial for Parkinson’s Disease

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New research may help change treatment practices for patients diagnosed with low risk thyroid cancer.

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Prostate cancer represents a major health challenge and there is currently no effective treatment once it has advanced to the aggressive, metastatic stage. A new has revealed a key cellular mechanism that contributes to aggressive prostate cancer, and supporting a new clinical trial.

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Researchers identify how a Chlamydia-produced protein helps bacterial compartments fuse together, thus increasing pathogenicity.

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A new study identifies patients more likely to have underlying lesions from brain-bleeds, a finding that could help doctors treat the condition more rapidly.

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A multicenter trial of minimally invasive laser surgery to treat epileptic seizures reveals approaches for better seizure control with fewer side effects.

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The discovery highlights alternative treatment options to pharmaceutical medications.

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A subpopulation of bone cells releases factors that can halt the growth of breast cancer that’s traveled to the bone, putting the cells in stasis.

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Leonardo Da Vinci's spelling problems may have aided his artistic genius.

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Creating a defect in tRNA molecules could weaken bacteria’s two-pronged defense and help make faster-acting antibiotics.

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The vaccine proves safe in a small sample of human subjects, opening the way for the next phase of testing

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Gasdermin E could be a useful target for improving cancer therapy

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Researchers find that a large category of molecules called transfer RNA (tRNA)-derived fragments have extensive interconnections to gene templates and gene products that differ by cancer type.

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Researchers developed a novel recombinant vaccine called NIPRAB that shows robust immunization against Nipah virus in animal models and may be effective against other viruses in the same family.

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Researchers learn what makes tendons fray in old age, knowledge that could help develop better treatments for tendinosis and regrow damaged tissue.

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A brain-cancer vaccine more than 20 years in the making suspends cancer growth in patients enrolled in early-stage trial.

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The finding indicates that early discharge is a safe practice for institutions with well-established enhanced recovery pathways.

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Higher rates of lung disease in children born to moms who were undernourished during pregnancy could be explained by epigenetic changes in a number of lung-specific genes.

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The Jefferson College of Pharmacy has announced a new master’s degree in Population Health Pharmacy. One of the first of its kind, the Master’s in Population Health Pharmacy focuses on the impact of health determinants on outcomes associated with medication use.

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New research lays foundation for upcoming clinical trial for patients with epidermolysis bullosa

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Researchers have pinpointed how fibrosis develops in butterfly syndrome patients. The discovery points to a potential treatment for the debilitating complication.

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Implementing a new recovery pathway speeds time to next treatment for pancreatic cancer patients by 15 days, without increasing complication rates.

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An approved drug that blocks an integrated stress response shows promise in preliminary tests against ALS and frontotemporal dementia.

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A molecule derived from a type of primrose could prove to be a potent inhibitor of metastatic growth for a rare and aggressive cancer.

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An analysis of nationwide data shows patients with symptoms are most likely to return to the hospital within a week of their thyroid surgery, suggesting avenues for better care.

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Researchers find an effective way to treat an underdiagnosed condition that can cause heart attack and heart-attack-like symptoms.

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Researchers find an effective way to treat an underdiagnosed condition that can cause heart attack and heart-attack-like symptoms.

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Patients with stronger-pumping hearts have as many physical and cognitive impairments as those with weaker hearts, suggesting the need for better treatment.

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New study suggests activation of the protein ISGF3 could be a novel therapeutic strategy for patients with clear cell renal cancer.

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New research shows how metastatic melanoma becomes resistant to a common class of targeted therapy.

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Comparing the properties of cold- and hot-brew coffee, researchers found similar acidity in both, but higher antioxidant levels in hot coffee.

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A diagnostic test based on cytokine profile could help distinguish between infection and other diseases.

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Jefferson scientists identify key interaction controlling calcium’s access to the cell’s powerhouse.

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Research scientists find that a gene involved in the immune system called IDO2 plays a significant role in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), the most common type of pancreatic cancer. The discovery may help physicians provide better treatment options for patients.

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A new Lassa fever and rabies vaccine shows lasting immunity and suggests a new way to test for protection.

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Contrary to long-held assumptions, researchers find that some seizures start after a burst from neurons that inhibit brain activity.