Topics: Medicine

A visual, microscopic depiction of monkeypox viruses.

The Medical Minute: Monkeypox cases on the rise

Jul 14, 2022

Like the coronavirus pandemic, misinformation about monkeypox is mounting along with the number of cases. A Penn State Health infectious disease doctor cuts through the white noise in this week’s Medical Minute.

A statue depicting the mascot of Penn State University, the Nittany Lion, surrounded by bushes.

College of Medicine faculty receive promotions, tenure for 2022-2023 academic year

Jun 30, 2022

Penn State College of Medicine promoted and/or awarded tenure to several faculty members effective July 1, 2022.

A graphic depiction of a coronavirus, at the microscopic level.

Fighting the next pandemic with real-time, accurate virus detection

Jun 30, 2022

Penn State College of Medicine researchers were part of a team that is developing a method of highly accurate and sensitive virus identification to help battle future pandemics.

Five people in the foreground pose for a photo as they prepare to cut a ceremonial ribbon. A small group of people looks on in the background.

Penn State Health dedicates newly named Carlino Family Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center

Jun 29, 2022

In recognition of a new $5 million gift from longtime Penn State philanthropists Peter and Marshia Carlino, Penn State Health has renamed its inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) center. The new Carlino Family Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center is the health system’s first named center.

Head and shoulders professional portraits of Robert Lennon, Michael McShane, Erika Saunders and Mark Stephens against a background image of Penn State College of Medicine.

College of Medicine faculty join interdisciplinary Social Science Research Institute projects

Jun 29, 2022

Penn State College of Medicine faculty are part of three Penn State research teams that were awarded Social Science Research Institute pilot funding to address human and social problems.

A group of 13 people stand outside on a lawn for a group photo

Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism celebrates staff members’ 30 years of service

Jun 17, 2022

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine held a surprise celebration on June 8 to recognize Lisa Doster and Carol Creter’s over 30 years of service.

Individual close ups of graduating medical students Shara Chopra, Aria Ghahramani, Stephanie Golub, Brittainy Hereford, Noor Kawmi and Andrea Schneider.

Penn State College of Medicine readies students to meaningfully contribute to improving patient care

Jun 15, 2022

Medical students at Penn State College of Medicine taking health system science courses learn how to build partnerships among clinicians, engineers and operations to improve process flow and remove barriers to patient care.

A photo taken from the east end of the iconic crescent of the Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine building, with a blue sky above it.

Department of Medicine, palliative care section welcome first on-site Grand Rounds speaker in over 2 years

Jun 2, 2022

The palliative care section within the Division of General Internal Medicine will soon host the first on-site Department of Medicine Grand Rounds speaker since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020.

Covid-19 vaccination record card with vials and syringe.

Vaccines have up to 90% efficacy against severe COVID-19 for up to six months

Jun 2, 2022

Protection against symptomatic COVID-19 begins to decrease after one month from initial vaccination, while immunity against severe COVID-19 remains high for about six months, according to a recent study by Penn State College of Medicine scientists.

A masked, female pharmacy technician wearing various items of personal protective equipment prepares remdesivir for a patient in the pharmacy.

Clinical trial leads to FDA approval of two medications for treatment of COVID-19

Jun 1, 2022

Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center played a role in helping two medications obtain U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for treating COVID-19.

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