Category: Medical Minute

Two women in personal protective equipment, including gowns, masks, goggles, and gloves, stand alongside a vehicle, speaking to the driver, who’s not visible. One worker holds a swab.

The Medical Minute: The three types of COVID-19 tests

Oct 21, 2020

Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, questions about testing abound. With COVID-19 cases trending upward, it’s important to understand when individuals should seek getting tested and what type of test they should have.

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The Medical Minute: Getting help following a sexual assault

Oct 14, 2020

For those seeking care for a sexual assault, a hospital visit can be terrifying. Providers say that’s why helping a patient feel safe and in control throughout their experience is critical.

Young girl dressed for Halloween in brown top hat and pumpkin shirt gets her black smiley-face cloth facemask fitted by her mother prior to trick-or-treating.

The Medical Minute: Trick-or-treating safely amid COVID-19

Oct 8, 2020

How do parents separate myth from fact when it comes to trick-or-treating during the COVID-19 pandemic? Physicians with Penn State Children’s Hospital explore the answers in this week’s Medical Minute.

A female nurse administers medication at the bedside of a male patient in an Emergency Department room at Hershey Medical Center. A woman is seated in a chair nearby, looking on.

The Medical Minute: Planning ahead for a potential emergency department visit

Oct 1, 2020

Medical emergencies, by their nature, come with very little or no warning. While any injury or illness that requires a trip to the emergency room will likely cause distress, putting an action plan in place now can help minimize the anxiety and fear of a future visit.

A woman sits on a couch, while a man sits at her feet. Her left hand is holding his head; his right arm is resting on her legs. Both look down with a sullen look on their faces.

The Medical Minute: Preventing suicide during COVID-19

Sep 16, 2020

People contemplating suicide want help. As the COVID-19 pandemic raises the overall level of anxiety, a Penn State Health expert explains how you can help people in crisis in this week’s Medical Minute.

Dr. Zakiyah Kadry, wearing a hair net, surgical headgear, a face mask and a surgical gown, looks down at the operating table. Another staff member is near the camera, out of focus.

The Medical Minute: How COVID-19 has affected organ donation

Sep 10, 2020

With more than 109,000 people on the transplant waiting list nationwide, the need for organ donors remains great. A Penn State Health transplant surgeon explains how donors and recipients are kept safe during the COVID-19 pandemic in this week’s Medical Minute.

A woman lays in a bed, resting her head on her left arm. Her face is slightly out of focus. She holds up a digital thermometer and looks at it.

The Medical Minute: What to expect when COVID-19 meets flu season

Sep 3, 2020

The combining of the COVID-19 pandemic and seasonal flu could make this the best influenza season ever or the worst. Our experts explain why in this week’s Medical Minute.

A man in a dress shirt with a stethoscope around his neck sits at a computer in a clinic room. He talks with a woman who is in the foreground, facing away from the camera. A lung scan is on the computer screen.

The Medical Minute: Understanding pulmonary nodules

Aug 26, 2020

Most pulmonary nodules prove harmless. But in some cases, they can be a sign of lung cancer. Learn how doctors find, test and – if necessary – remove nodules from the lungs.

A woman and a baby lay side by side on their stomachs. They look at each other, smiling. The baby has their hands on a book and a toy in the foreground.

The Medical Minute: Will I need a C-section with my second child?

Aug 20, 2020

Many women pregnant for a second time wonder if they can have a vaginal birth if they previously had a cesarean delivery. Penn State Health experts say it depends a great deal on their first birth experience.

A close-up of a young child looking through the lenses of eye examination equipment, which contains several dials.

The Medical Minute: Common eye conditions in children

Aug 6, 2020

While pediatricians routinely screen infants and toddlers for vision problems, parents should also be aware of common eye conditions. With knowledge and action, they can help set up their children for healthy vision — for the classroom and beyond.

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