Treatments

Treatment for rare esophagus disease deemed breakthrough therapy by FDA

Penn researchers advance potential cure for type 1 diabetes

Penn Diabetes Islet

Blood plasma authorized as COVID-19 treatment, but some question decision

FDA Blood Plasma COVID-19

Eli Lilly launching COVID-19 treatment trial in nursing homes

Eli Lilly COVID-19 treatment

Smokers should begin cessation drugs, then decide when to quit

Smoking cessation guidelines

Decision to delay prostate cancer treatment is still too subjective, researchers say

Prostate cancer treatment calculator

Inexpensive steroid reduces death risk among severe COVID-19 patients

Cancer drug shows potential for COVID-19 patients in respiratory distress

Cancer drug COVID-19

Pennsylvania hospitals receive remdesivir to treat COVID-19 patients

Remdesivir Pennsylvania Hospitals

Remdesivir could be authorized as emergency COVID-19 treatment, report says

Remdesivir fails to meet expectations as COVID-19 treatment in first clinical trial

Two antiviral drugs fail to meet hopes as COVID-19 treatments

Lopinavir not effective against COVID-19

COVID-19 treatments are urgently needed, but clinical trials take time – by design

Nitric oxide – a gas that led to Viagra – could emerge as COVID-19 treatment

Penn Medicine launches hydroxychloroquine trial to evaluate COVID-19 treatment possibility

Penn Medicine launches trial to evaluate hydroxychloroquine as possible COVID-19 treatment

Penn microbiologist explains why some coronaviruses are more deadly than others

Drug trials for potential coronavirus therapies ramping up

Drug trials are ramping up for potential coronavirus therapies

An Alzheimer's vaccine could be ready for human trials within 2 years

Alzheimer's vaccine

Children's Health

Treating HIV in the tiniest babies could have huge positive implications for their futures

FDA overlooked red flags in drugmaker’s testing of new depression medicine

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Botanical 19th century medicines may be the answer for treating drug-resistant bacteria

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'London patient' apparently cleared of HIV provides promise for future cure

hiv aids virus cure visuals online

Jefferson researchers discover promising treatment for most common adult eye cancer

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Alternative Medicine

We tried it: Summit Acupuncture in Old City

Carroll - We Tried It - Summit Acupuncture

The Tropicana's freshly renovated Sea Spa opens Thursday in Atlantic City

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Selena Gomez is undergoing 'dialectical behavioral therapy' — here's what that is

Mother cures toddler's eczema with homemade breast milk-based soap

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With $1 million grant, Temple expands clinic for medication-based opioid addiction treatment

Temple University North Philadelphia _ Carroll

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

Stock_Carroll - Thomas Jefferson Hospital

Tax-funded mental health programs not always easy to find

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Temple Hospital recognized for treatment of incurable disease

Stock_Carroll - Temple University

New IV hydration lounge specializes in curing hangovers

New hope for people with asthma – from the garden center

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Studies show yoga has ‘a lot of potential’ to treat depression, but questions remain

Jefferson Health partnering with National Jewish Health to open Respiratory Institute in Philly

Penn Medicine study explores yoga as part of prostate cancer treatment plan

Penn expert: Reduce radiation treatment by half for men with prostate cancer

How fat could lead to more effective anti-aging treatments

Elderly Hands

Drexel researchers awarded $3 million to test innovative gadget that heals chronic wounds

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Philly YouTuber celebrates drug-war win as DEA retreats on kratom

Kratom

Two medical practices in Philadelphia selected for cancer care program

Penn medical researchers find important link in kidney regeneration

Kidney cells regrowth graphic

N.Y. college student creates IV 'superheroes' to help kids in hospitals feel safe

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