Jul 12, 2017
Autonomic and small fiber neuropathy used to be considered rare conditions. But with approximately 30 million Americans affected by diabetes – one of the main underlying causes for these diseases – it's an emerging problem.
Jul 11, 2017
Men and women react differently to compounds associated with immune system response to bipolar disorder, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
Jul 6, 2017
The discovery of penicillin in 1928 was heralded as a medical miracle. As one of the first antibiotics, it could cure patients of potentially deadly bacterial illnesses, such as scarlet […]
Jun 29, 2017
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, describes the type of clots that can form in blood vessels of the arms or legs. Sometimes they can travel to the lungs, creating serious complications or even death.
Jun 27, 2017
Acupuncture, alone or with the medication clomiphene, does not appear to be effective in treating infertility in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a new international study including Penn State College of Medicine.
For the seventh consecutive year, Penn State Health Children's Hospital has been ranked among the Best Children's Hospitals in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
Jun 23, 2017
The good news about flat head syndrome is that it doesn't have consequences beyond cosmetics, and it can often be improved – if it doesn't resolve on its own.
Jun 20, 2017
A new and innovative Penn State Medical Group physician practice in Cumberland County will improve access to primary care health services for people in the Mechanicsburg and Carlisle areas. The building design is based on “lean” principles, and will allow for the patient's entire visit – from intake to check out – to occur in the same room, allowing for smoother transitions and greater privacy than in a traditional practice setting.
Jun 14, 2017
The rate of death from Alzheimer's disease in the United States increased by more than 50 percent in the past 15 years. Here are some possible reasons why.
Use of statins may speed up the onset of Parkinson's disease symptoms in people who are susceptible to the disease, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.
