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Medical Minute: Trying to quit smoking? Don’t go it alone.

Jan 22, 2020

We live in an era of self-empowerment. But when it comes to quitting smoking, going it alone isn’t the best approach. Read on for effective strategies from Penn State Health experts.

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Select few cancer patients enroll in potentially life-extending clinical trials

Jan 20, 2020

Patient enrollment in clinical trials as the first course of treatment after cancer diagnosis is low, despite the fact that enrollment may increase life expectancy, according to researchers at Penn State.

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Krishna recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching

Jan 17, 2020

Dr. Kanthi Bangalore Krishna, assistant professor of pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Penn State College of Medicine, is featured for January in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.

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Ellis presents inaugural lecture on future of radiation oncology

Jan 14, 2020

Rodney Ellis, MD, FACRO, professor and chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Penn State College of Medicine, presented his inaugural lecture, "Getting Back to the Future of Radiation Oncology," on Jan. 14, 2020, in the College's Junker Auditorium.

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Ninth annual READ Awards recognize library supporters

Jan 11, 2020

The ninth annual Harrell Health Sciences Library: Research and Learning Commons READ Awards presentation and reception took place Oct. 17, 2019, in the History of Medicine area in the library.

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History of Medicine speaker shares origins and evolution of physician assistant education

Jan 9, 2020

On Nov. 14, 2019, Dr. P. Eugene "Gene" Jones presented the lecture "A History of Physician Assistants" at Penn State College of Medicine as part of the annual History of Medicine speaker series.

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Graduate students spread holiday cheer through coat, toy drives

Jan 3, 2020

Graduate students at Penn State College of Medicine provided toys to children at Penn State Children's Hospital and collected coats and blankets for those in need during the holiday season.

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More than $2 million will support College of Medicine projects

Jan 3, 2020

Penn State College of Medicine faculty received more than $2 million in funds this fall to continue their work investigating novel cancer treatments, outcomes for adopted children and treatment of neurological disorders.

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Applications open for translational research training program

Dec 29, 2019

Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute is accepting applications for both its yearlong and summer training programs for students interested in learning the fundamentals of translational science.

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Glod speaks at congressional briefing on opioid dependence, addiction

Dec 28, 2019

Dr. Susan Glod, associate professor of medicine at Penn State College of Medicine, traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in a congressional briefing on opioid dependence and addiction on Nov. 19.

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