Feb 15, 2017
THON represents the culmination of a year-long fundraising effort that engages 16,500 student volunteers. It is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. Since 1977, THON has raised more than $147 million for Four Diamonds.
Feb 6, 2017
Medicaid waivers that improve access to home and community-based services for children with autism also help their parents keep their jobs, according to research from Penn State College of Medicine and collaborators.
Jan 23, 2017
New details of the structure of the human papillomavirus (HPV) may lead to better vaccines and HPV anti-viral medications, according to research led by a Penn State College of Medicine researcher.
Jan 10, 2017
A Retro94-based compound may prevent a common and sometimes fatal virus, human cytomegalovirus (CMV) from reproducing and protect immunocompromised patients, like those with HIV, on chemotherapy, with transplants and infants from the effects of the disease, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Dec 2, 2016
Sarah K. Bronson, PhD, was named Associate Dean for Interdisciplinary Research at Penn State College of Medicine, effective Nov. 16, 2016.
Nov 21, 2016
A suite of sensors can predict heart failure events by detecting when a patient's condition is worsening.
Nov 17, 2016
Concerns about weight gain may be driving contraception choices, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Nov 10, 2016
The structures of health care systems helps determine how doctors and nurses collaborate during hospital rounds, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. A greater understanding of such team-based treatment in hospitals could help improve patient care.
Nov 4, 2016
The sixth annual Penn State College of Medicine Innovation Awards ceremony to recognize faculty, staff, postdocs and students in the innovator community was held Oct. 27, 2016.
Nov 2, 2016
Using war metaphors in reference to Alzheimer's disease should be replaced with messages of resilience against a complex, age-associated condition that may not be fully defeatable, according to a team of researchers.
