Location: Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

A graphic depiction of the cross-section of a blood vessel, with blood cells represented by numerous, small red and white discs.

The Medical Minute: Many treatments can mitigate blood clot dangers

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.

A close-up of a hand placing acupuncture needles in a patient's back.

Acupuncture may not be effective in treating infertility

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.

External view of Penn State Health Children's Hospital, during the day. A multi-colored metal sculpture and some trees and bushes are in the foreground.

Children’s Hospital again recognized by U.S. News & World Report

Jun 27, 2017

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.

Close-up of an infant sleeping on its back on a white blanket, wearing a light pink shirt.

The Medical Minute: Flat head syndrome usually not serious

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.

Innovative new practice site expands access to primary care in Cumberland County

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.

A young woman sits on a couch next to an older man. She has her right arm around him and looks at him. He has a neutral expression and looks downward.

The Medical Minute: Rate of Alzheimer's deaths on the rise

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.

A stethoscope lays on a white table. On top of it is a white and read box labeled "STATIN" and a pill pack with 14 brown caplets.

Statins should not be used for protection against Parkinson's disease, research suggests

Jun 14, 2017

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.

A crowd is in the foreground, seated on lawn chairs and blankets, with an orchestra in the background. The backdrop is Hershey Medical Center's signature "Crescent."

‘An American Salute' set for July 3 on Medical Center lawn

Jun 13, 2017

The annual Independence Day celebration on the front lawn of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center will be presented on Monday, July 3.

Crescent Drive in front of the Crescent building to be reduced to one lane for construction

Jun 13, 2017

Crescent Road in front of the College and North entrances will be restricted to one lane of traffic from Friday, June 23 to Monday, July 17.

Close-up of an e-cigarette being grasped by a hand. At the top of the photo, a mouth is exhaling vapor.

E-cigarettes less addictive than cigarettes, PATH study shows

Jun 12, 2017

People who regularly use electronic cigarettes are less dependent on their product than those who regularly use traditional cigarettes, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

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