• A 24/7 virtual care service means freedom from on-call hours January 27, 2026 A new initiative frees Penn primary care doctors from most on-call duties after work hours, while patients still have 24-hour access to virtual care.
• Investigational blood biomarker panel may improve detection of pancreatic cancer January 27, 2026 A biomarker blood panel that incorporates four different proteins enhanced the detection of pancreatic cancer compared to measuring CA19-9 levels alone.
• ‘Nudging’ both patients and providers boosts flu vaccine numbers January 26, 2026 When patients got text messages from their primary care practice, and the providers were nudged themselves to boost vaccination numbers, rates jumped.
• The small, high-tech beanie protecting premature babies January 26, 2026 The Sonura Beanie, designed by former Penn Engineering students, is calming babies in HUP’s intensive care nursery.
• Safe driving habits boosted by insurance plans that base rates on driving behavior and offer rewards January 26, 2026 Popular insurance programs offering discounts for driving safely can reduce risky behaviors like speeding and hard braking, Penn Medicine researchers show.

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