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October 23, 2017 | JAMA Neurology

Comprehension of an Elevated Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography Biomarker Result by Cognitively Normal Older Adults

The goal of Alzheimer disease (AD) prevention together with advances in understanding the pathophysiology of AD have led to clinical trials testing drugs in cognitively unimpaired persons who show evidence of AD biomarkers.

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October 20, 2017 | The Washington Post

Maryland to offer online shopping tool for common medical procedures

Kevin Volpp, director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, said that on a big-ticket item like a joint replacement even patients with high deductibles probably would meet that threshold and with insurance coverage would not face major added costs out of their own pockets.

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October 19, 2017 | JAMA

Contraceptive Coverage and the Balance Between Conscience and Access

This Viewpoint by Ronit Y. Stahl & Holly Fernandez Lynch discusses the Trump administration’s 2017 change to ACA provisions, which exempts employers with religious or moral objections to contraception from including coverage for contraceptives in their insurance plans.

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October 18, 2017 | WUNC/North Carolina Public Radio

Cost of Military Transgender Care In The Spotlight

The cost of transgender health care is in the spotlight, both for veterans, and for active duty transgender troops. Mark Pauly discusses in a blog post.

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Events
October
24
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Division of Medical Ethics Invited Speaker Seminar | Susan Lindee, PhD

Learn More 2017-10-24 12:00:00 2017-10-24 13:00:00 America/New_York Division of Medical Ethics Invited Speaker Seminar | Susan Lindee, PhD M. Susan Lindee, PhD Janice and Julian Bers Professor of History and Sociology of Science Department Chair, University of Pennsylvania Title: First Peoples and the Atomic Age: The Biobanks of the Radiation Effects Research Foundation 1402 Blockley Hall Penn Medical Ethics
October
27
Ground Floor, White Building, HUP

Department of Medicine/Medical Grand Rounds presented by Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD "Looking Ahead: The Future of Healthcare"

Learn More 2017-10-27 12:30:00 2017-10-27 13:30:00 America/New_York Department of Medicine/Medical Grand Rounds presented by Ezekiel Emanuel, MD, PhD "Looking Ahead: The Future of Healthcare" Department of Medicine  Medical Grand Rounds  Friday, October 27, 2017  12:30-1:30 PM  Flyers/76ers Surgery Theatre  White Building/Ground Floor  “Looking Ahead: The Future of American Healthcare" Ezekiel Emanuel, MD. PhD  Vice Provost for Global Initiatives  Chair, Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy For additional information, please contact: Lise.Ford@uphs.upenn.edu/215-614-0904  Ground Floor, White Building, HUP Penn Medical Ethics
November
6
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Division of Medical Ethics Invited Speaker co-hosted with CNS and the Penn Memory Center | David Lyreskog

Learn More 2017-11-06 12:00:00 2017-11-06 13:00:00 America/New_York Division of Medical Ethics Invited Speaker co-hosted with CNS and the Penn Memory Center | David Lyreskog Suite 200, Goddard Labs, 3710 Hamilton Walk Penn Medical Ethics
November
21
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Division of Medical Ethics Invited Speaker Seminar | Julie Szmczak, PhD

Learn More 2017-11-21 12:00:00 2017-11-21 13:00:00 America/New_York Division of Medical Ethics Invited Speaker Seminar | Julie Szmczak, PhD 1402 Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Dr Penn Medical Ethics
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