Topics: College of Medicine Research

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Social support systems key in treating tuberculosis in India

Oct 26, 2021

A team of researchers found that Tuberculosis patients in India, who had a network of support, adhered to their medication better than those who felt isolated or rejected.

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Orthopaedics and rehabilitation faculty to lay groundwork for synthetic tendon and ligament implant development

Oct 25, 2021

Researchers from the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation are part of a project that will lay the groundwork for synthetic tendon and ligament implant development.

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Connor, engineering colleague to develop tumor-mimicking biomaterial

Oct 25, 2021

A College of Medicine researcher has joined a project aiming to develop a biomaterial that can be used to simulate the response of pediatric brain cancers to different treatment approaches.

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Three-year MD program grads have less debt, are ready for residency

Oct 25, 2021

A study by College of Medicine researchers found that accelerated medical degree (MD) program graduates may be just as prepared for residency as their peers who graduated from traditional programs.

U.S. gun violence increased 30% during COVID-19 pandemic

Oct 21, 2021

Gun violence increased by more than 30% in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

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Penn State receives $25 million to enhance medical research, human health

Oct 20, 2021

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences has awarded Penn State more than $25 million to provide critical clinical and translational research infrastructure and continue building collaborative partnerships.

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Proof in the produce: voucher program may help diabetes patients manage their health

Oct 19, 2021

Researchers from Penn State College of Medicine have teamed up with staff from the Veggie Rx program to figure out if the program was improving health outcomes for patients.

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How many people get ‘long COVID?’ More than half, researchers find.

Oct 13, 2021

More than half of the people diagnosed with COVID-19 worldwide will experience post-COVID symptoms up to six months after recovering, according to College of Medicine researchers.

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Mushroom consumption may lower risk of depression

Oct 11, 2021

Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s risk of cancer and premature death, but new research led by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods may benefit a person’s mental health.

Bridge Grants offer support for meritorious unfunded grant applications

Oct 10, 2021

Bridge Grants are intended to help maintain research momentum while supporting the acquisition of additional preliminary data that will help the project become more competitive for external support in the near future.

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