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.
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.
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.
Dec 7, 2022
Penn State researchers co-led a study that identified more than 2,300 genes predicting alcohol and tobacco use. They found many of these genes were similar among people with diverse ancestries.
Nov 28, 2022
Penn State Cancer Institute researcher Dr. Monali Vasekar has received the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Award from the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation.
Nov 21, 2022
Between July and September 2022, College of Medicine researchers received 177 grants and contracts totaling $49.9 million for research.
Nov 15, 2022
A new study by Penn State College of Medicine finds that small molecules found in most humans’ breast milk may reduce the likelihood of infants developing allergic conditions.
Nov 10, 2022
Teenagers may experience irregular heart rhythms — or arrhythmias — within two hours after breathing polluted air, according to a study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Nov 2, 2022
Lowering the amount of nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels may reduce smoking without worsening mental health in smokers with mood or anxiety disorders, according to College of Medicine researchers.
Oct 31, 2022
Penn State College of Medicine leaders awarded $286,732 in pilot funding to researchers as part of goal one of its strategic plan, which is focused on comprehensive health studies.