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December 14, 2009

Christopher C. Dodson, M.D., Joins Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s Rothman Institute

Orthopedic Surgeon Christopher C. Dodson, M.D., has joined the Rothman Institute at Jefferson. He has also been named an assistant professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and joins the faculty after a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Shoulder Services at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

December 14, 2009

Matthew S. Keller, M.D., Joins Thomas Jefferson University’s Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology

Dermatologist Matthew S. Keller, M.D., has joined the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Biology at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. He has also been named a clinical instructor and joins the faculty after completing his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Keller will practice medical dermatology with a focus on psoriasis.

December 11, 2009

Research Reveals Further Progress Toward AIDS Vaccine

Researchers from Thomas Jefferson University are one step closer to developing an vaccine against the AIDS disease.

December 11, 2009

Jefferson Researchers Identify New Mechanism of Blocking HIV-1 from Entering Cells

Publishing in PLoS Pathogens, researchers at from the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson have found a novel mechanism by which drugs block HIV-1 from entering host cells.

December 10, 2009

Jefferson Neurosurgeon Helps Draft First Evidence-Based, Multidisciplinary Treatment Guidelines for Patients with Brain Metastases

New treatment guidelines for patients with brain metastases are now available from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). David Andrews, M.D., F.A.C.S., professor and vice-chair of Clinical Services in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, served as a member of the task force chosen to draft this new, significant tool to improve the quality of care for patients who suffer from brain tumors.

December 09, 2009

Jefferson Appoints Irwin B. Levitan, Ph.D., to Lead New Department of Neuroscience

Irwin B. Levitan, Ph.D. has been named Founding Chair of the newly created Department of Neuroscience at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. He has also been appointed director of the Farber Institute for Neurosciences. His appointment is effective January 1, 2010.

Featured in the Media

Featured December 31, 2009

New FDA-Approved Drug

Interim Chairman Adam Dicker, MD, PhD discusses a new treatment for brain cancer.

Featured December 18, 2009

Dr. Wender Debates Concierge Medical Practices on ABC 6

The Welcare Center in Springhouse, Pa., is a concierge medical practice that offers its patients more one-on-one time with their doctor for a fee. But is it something that people should explore?

Featured December 17, 2009

Drs. Jabbour and Zeger Comment on Lance Armstrong's MyPlate D Online Tool for Diabetics

Earlier this week, USA Today announced a new feature to professional racing cyclist Lance Armstrong's popular web site, Livestrong.com, for people who are trying to manage their diabetes.

Featured December 11, 2009

Dr. Weksler Discusses an Incisionless Surgical Treatment for Acid Reflux Disease on ABC 6

Benny Weksler, MD, an accomplished thoracic surgeon at Jefferson, was featured in an ABC 6 special report about new acid reflux treatments available in Philadelphia.

Featured December 10, 2009

Dr. Bazzan Comments on New Vitamin D Study

Most people are aware that good sources of vitamin D (milk, yogurt, eggs etc.) helps to keep our bones strong and healthy. But according to a Wilmington News Journal article, a lack of adequate vitamin D may lead to a greater risk for viruses and diseases.

Featured December 01, 2009

Dr. Harwood Talks Sports Injuries

Marc Harwood, MD, who specializes in sports medicine at Jefferson, talks about sports injuries on the popular WHYY Radio Times show.