Placenta-derived grafts have shown remarkable potential in healing burns, chronic wounds, and even restoring vision with minimal scarring. Yet despite their medical value, most placentas in the U.S. are still discarded as waste due to limited awareness, outdated protocols, and lack of donation infrastructure.
Category: Medicine
A plant-based, oral delivery of insulin regulates blood sugar levels similar to natural insulin
A study by Penn Dental Medicine reveals that a plant-based oral delivery system for insulin can regulate blood sugar levels similarly to natural insulin, offering a potential alternative to traditional injections for diabetes management.
The first child to undergo CAR T-cell therapy at CHOP for leukemia is now a student at Penn
The article highlights the success of Emily Whitehead, the first child to undergo CAR T-cell therapy at CHOP for leukemia, who is now cancer-free more than a decade later, demonstrating the transformative potential of this innovative immunotherapy treatment.