Protein simulation, experiments unveil clues on origins of Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease and affects more than 10 million people around the world. To better understand the origins of the disease, researchers from Penn...
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Incoming physician assistant students begin training with orientation, white...
The Physician Assistant (PA) Program at Penn State College of Medicine welcomed 30 new students during orientation week, which began May 17. Madison Travor accepts her welcome kit from Christine Bruce...
View ArticleThe Medical Minute: Getting to the root cause of hoarseness
Springtime brings with it blooming flowers, tall grass and, for some, a raspy voice. Yet seasonal allergies are far from the only cause of hoarseness, and it’s a condition that’s more common than...
View ArticleHealth system, College of Medicine elevate urology to department, name Raman...
Penn State College of Medicine has created a new Department of Urology and named Dr. Jay Raman, the current chief of the Division of Urology and professor of surgery, its interim chair. To advance the...
View ArticlePenn State Health Reimagined training begins June 1
Training on the new system behind Penn State Health Reimagined begins in June to help prepare and support employees who will start using it in July. Penn State Health Reimagined will unify business...
View ArticleLos residentes del centro de PA tenían un alto conocimiento, preocupaciones...
In English Los residentes del centro de Pensilvania tenían la información que necesitaban para frenar la propagación del COVID-19 desde el principio de la pandemia, pero estaban abrumados por las...
View ArticleInternal medicine/pediatrics resident Henning honored for exceptional teaching
Dr. Alison Henning, a trainee in the Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, was honored in May 2021 as part of the Exceptional Moments in Teaching...
View ArticleCenter for Medical Innovation-supported projects fare well in Tech Tournament
Invent Penn State’s 2021 virtual Tech Tournament showcased eight of Penn State’s most disruptive innovations and early-stage startups born out of the University’s research enterprise. The startups and...
View ArticleMD/PhD Steering Committee member named to National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences elected three members of Penn State’s faculty to its membership, one of the highest honors given to a scientist or engineer in the United States. Among the honorees is...
View ArticleResearchers find new way to study aggressive solid tumors
Cancerous tumors thrive on blood, extending their roots deep into the fabric of the tissue of their host. They alter the genetics of surrounding cells and evolve to avoid the protective attacks of...
View ArticlePublic health preparedness course offers students ability to learn about...
A Penn State course gave students who are working through the COVID-19 pandemic the chance to learn the science of the vaccine in real time as it was rolled out in the U.S. and across the world....
View ArticleAcute Orthopaedic Injury Clinic now offers same-day appointments
Penn State Bone and Joint Institute’s Acute Orthopaedic Injury Clinic opened today, Tuesday, May 25, offering patients same-day, specialized orthopaedic care appointments for sudden injuries. Located...
View ArticleHappy Anniversary: Employees honored for work milestones
Congratulations to the following Penn State Health employees who are celebrating a milestone work anniversary between May 19 and May 25. They put our values into action every day. Employees are...
View ArticleDecreased testing could lead to surge in sexually transmitted infections
Screening and testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) decreased by 63% for men and 59% for women during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study led by Penn State...
View ArticleSurgical weight loss patients show dermatologic concerns after surgery
Recovering from bariatric surgery can be difficult. In addition to the lifestyle and behavioral modifications needed for success after their procedure, patients are also confronted with rapidly...
View ArticleAsk Us Anything About… When to take your child to the ER
When a child becomes sick or gets injured, choosing the right course of action can be confusing or even scary. Should the child see a doctor or go to the emergency room? Or can they be treated at home?...
View ArticleAsk Us Anything About… Hemorrhagic Stroke
There are two types of stroke — ischemic and hemorrhagic — with hemorrhagic being less common. It happens when a blood vessel breaks and bleeds into the brain. Within minutes, brain cells begin to die....
View ArticlePenn State graduate program celebrates 10 years of shaping public health
As COVID-19 continues, universities in the U.S. have seen a surge in student inquiries and applications to public health graduate programs, according to the Association of Schools and Programs of...
View ArticleNutrition disparities exist among children in low- and middle-income countries
Early nutrition plays a crucial role in a child’s overall growth and development. In low- and middle-income countries, undernutrition poses a significant threat to children and can lead to health...
View ArticleStudies show prostate cancer outcomes may depend on where patients live in...
The American Cancer Society estimates that Pennsylvania doctors will diagnose 11,160 new cases of prostate cancer this year. Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Cancer...
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