Thomas Jefferson University

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Youth Sports

When tragedy strikes: Preventing sudden cardiac death in student-athletes

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: dispelling the safety myth of e-cigarettes, vaping

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Jefferson University agrees to buy Fox Chase Cancer Center from Temple University

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Jefferson exec's health care vision shaped by unique obstetrics career, wife's cancer battle

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Platelets: The chameleons of cancer biology

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Jefferson researchers develop novel vaccine for colorectal cancer

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Penn's Perelman School of Medicine receives another top 10 ranking

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Cosmetic surgery varies by region – but does Philly have a 'look'?

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Is hot coffee or cold brew healthier? A local study spills the truth

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Local schools place highly in U.S. News & World Report ranking of best global universities

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More college students seeking out counseling – but suicide still a huge problem

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Jefferson Health CEO named among most influential in health care after Trump

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Alternative Medicine

Jefferson University launches nation's first medical marijuana certificate programs

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Jefferson, Drexel researchers test gel to restore independent breathing after spinal cord injuries

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Higher Education

Thomas Jefferson University establishes global center in Israel

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Jefferson CEO ranks as one of Fast Company's 'most creative people' in business

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Medical Research

Jefferson researchers find promise for improving stem cell therapy after heart attack

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Jefferson Health, Magee Rehabilitation to combine organizations

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Jefferson receives $2.8 million grant for lung cancer screenings

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Aramark building to get a new name, tenant

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Pharmaceuticals

Jefferson clinical trial shows promise for new migraine therapy

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Jefferson, Monell Center announce merger plans to advance sensory research

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Thomas Jefferson University gets $30M contract to develop Ebola vaccine

Philadelphia University is officially one with the new Thomas Jefferson University

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Seasonal flu may heighten risk for Parkinson's disease, Jefferson study finds

Philadelphia University to take on Thomas Jefferson University's name after merger

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Higher Education

UPDATED: Who's speaking at Philly-area commencements in 2017

Jefferson launches new integrative health institute

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Jefferson lands $3 million donation for medical marijuana research center

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Eagles renew partnerships with Jefferson University, Rothman Institute

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Four Philadelphia schools make list of world's best colleges

Medical Marijuana

Temple partnering with Jefferson to study effects of medical marijuana

Report: Philly U, Jefferson one step closer to merger

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Delaware cuts program that sends students to Philadelphia medical schools

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Medical Marijuana

Jefferson University forms medical marijuana education, research center

Higher Education

Who's speaking at area commencements in 2016

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Children's Health

Newborns may be getting over-diagnosed with gastric reflux disease

The Bacon Brothers return to Philly for another benefit concert

Aria and Jefferson sign definitive merger agreement

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Philadelphia University, Thomas Jefferson University announce merger plans

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Jefferson University markets its learning platform

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Higher Education

UArts/Jefferson students restore woman's long-lost hobby

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