Category: Research

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College of Medicine researcher awarded $2.3M grant to enhance understanding of rotator cuff injury

Mar 8, 2023

Meghan Vidt, PhD, who holds an appointment with the College of Medicine's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, will use a $2.3M grant to enhance understanding of rotator cuff injuries.

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Blood test for brain cancer may be on horizon, new research finds

Mar 3, 2023

Penn State College of Medicine researchers identified a biomarker that can be used in blood tests to diagnose glioblastoma, track its progression and guide treatment.

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Kathy’s journey from clinical research manager to clinical trial participant

Feb 27, 2023

Kathy Bradley, a clinical trial participant at Penn State College of Medicine, shares her health care story and why she chose to take part in a clinical trial.

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College of Medicine receives $25 million to support faculty research

Feb 14, 2023

Between October and December 2022, Penn State College of Medicine researchers received 140 grants and contracts totaling $25.3 million for research.

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Suicide risk screening in high schools successfully identifies at-risk students

Feb 13, 2023

College of Medicine researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a school-based, adolescent suicide risk screening and found it successfully identified at-risk adolescents and increased initiation of mental health services.

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COVID-19 survivors may have higher risk of developing diabetes

Feb 13, 2023

COVID-19 survivors have a 66% higher risk of developing diabetes following their diagnosis compared to those not diagnosed with COVID-19, according to Penn State College of Medicine research.

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College of Medicine research confirms exercise as treatment for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Feb 8, 2023

Penn State College of Medicine researchers confirmed exercise can lead to meaningful reductions in liver fat for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

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Machine learning identifies drugs that could potentially help smokers quit

Jan 26, 2023

Medications like dextromethorphan, used to treat coughs caused by cold and flu, could potentially be repurposed to help people quit smoking, according to a Penn State College of Medicine study.

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Penn State CTSI: Building the Foundation for Rural Health Equity

Dec 21, 2022

As a Clinical and Translational Science Award program with a rural focus, Penn State CTSI fosters collaborative research and provides resources to help discoveries reach people needing them most.

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Rural hospital closures affect operations of surrounding hospitals

Dec 13, 2022

A study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers found that nearby hospitals see increased emergency department visits and admissions as a result of rural hospital closures.

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