Jul 14, 2021
Electroconvulsive therapy, which may be effective at lowering long-term risks of suicide and death among patients with certain mood disorders, may result in longer hospital stays and increased health care costs.
Jul 13, 2021
A faculty wellness initiative within Penn State College of Medicine's Department of Medicine inspired by a resident research study has changed the way some physicians think about their wellness.
The federal Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded Penn State College of Medicine $2.2 million over the next five years to establish a primary care research fellowship.
Jul 8, 2021
Physical Activity Vital Sign (PAVS) is currently being piloted at two Penn State Health Medical Group practices.
Jul 6, 2021
United Way of the Capital Region presented Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine with the Outstanding Campaign Team Award in the large company category.
Jun 30, 2021
Penn State College of Medicine promoted and/or awarded tenure to several faculty members effective July 1, 2021.
Dr. Gurwant Kaur is featured for July in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Jun 29, 2021
A Penn State College of Medicine study found that adults who ate mushrooms had a lower risk of premature death, regardless of their demographics, lifestyle choices and other dietary factors.
Drs. Aleksandra Zgierska and Robert Lennon collaborated with other researchers to develop a tool that may help physicians determine which COVID-19 patients are more likely to need intensive care.
Jun 28, 2021
A new study by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine indicates that people living with HIV and AIDS are more likely to have suicidal thoughts and die from suicide than members of the general population.
