Sep 1, 2016
Every minute, someone comes into a hospital emergency department in the United States with sepsis, a life-threatening over-response to infection that damages tissues and organs.
Aug 24, 2016
Psoriasis is a much-misunderstood disease, often kept under wraps by sufferers who want to hide their skin lesions. This week, Dr. Sara Ferguson, a dermatologist at Penn State Medical Group in State College, separates fact from myth about psoriasis and the various treatment options.
Aug 18, 2016
As the new school year approaches, parents may need some help with putting together fast, easy and healthy lunches that kids will actually eat.
Aug 11, 2016
Imagine you dedicate your whole life to becoming the best in your chosen sport. You put in the work, make big sacrifices and finally make the Olympic team. You have […]
Aug 4, 2016
More children are coming to hospital emergency departments this summer for drownings or near-drownings, including at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital, where staff members say they have seen more cases […]
Jul 28, 2016
Second opinions are routine in medicine, especially if you have a difficult condition. However, just because you get two different perspectives/treatment options does not mean one is right and one is wrong.
Jul 21, 2016
Tics are very common in children. Not all children who develop tics receive an official diagnosis, and many outgrow it, according to Duda, a pediatrician at Penn State Health Children's Hospital. When one demonstrates both motor and vocal tics for more than a year, they are diagnosed with Tourette syndrome. A new intervention is finding success in helping them control their condition.
Jul 14, 2016
Joint aches and pains are among the most common complaints doctors hear. When it comes to the knees in particular, there are a few things you can do to prevent […]
Jul 7, 2016
Hot temperatures and high humidity can put nearly anyone at risk for dehydration and heat stroke, but children are especially vulnerable.
Jun 29, 2016
When women feel a lump in their breast, they usually seek medical attention within a few weeks. Yet men who notice something abnormal in a testicle typically don’t see a […]
