Oct 29, 2020
Penn State College of Medicine presented its 2020 Research Recognition Awards immediately following the fall Dean’s lecture Oct. 29.
Oct 26, 2020
The number of new daily cases of COVID-19 is rising sharply statewide – and the trend is reflected in central Pennsylvania and in Penn State Health’s hospitals and outpatient clinics. As the increase is not unexpected, care teams across Penn State Health remain prepared to provide care for all patients who need it – whether for COVID or any other health issue.
Oct 21, 2020
Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, questions about testing abound. With COVID-19 cases trending upward, it’s important to understand when individuals should seek getting tested and what type of test they should have.
Oct 19, 2020
Despite the fact that we’re many months into the COVID-19 pandemic, questions are still swirling about the various types of testing for the novel coronavirus. With incidence of COVID-19 trending upward in the U.S., the topic is as timely as ever. In this interview, we learn about the various types of tests, who should be tested and much more.
Certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses, according to a Penn State College of Medicine research study.
Oct 6, 2020
Penn State Health and state health leaders stress the critical importance of getting a flu vaccination.
Oct 1, 2020
A team of Penn State researchers developed a first-of-its kind clinical trial to test the use of exercise as a treatment for patients with a severe form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH.
Sep 29, 2020
Dr. Mitchell Machtay has joined Penn State Cancer Institute as associate director for clinical research.
Faculty at the College of Medicine were awarded 175 grants totaling more than $52 million between May and July to fund their research studies.
Sep 24, 2020
David Geselowitz, distinguished professor emeritus of bioengineering and professor emeritus of medicine, died Aug. 22, 2020, at age 90. He was known for his contributions to the theory of the electrocardiogram (ECG) and the development of the artificial heart.
