Jul 22, 2021
A study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers showed that childhood insomnia symptoms that persist through adolescence into adulthood are strong determinants of mood and anxiety disorders in young adults.
Penn State College of Medicine researchers have developed a child abuse screening tool that may prevent doctors from missing cases of abusive head trauma in pediatric patients.
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
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.
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.
Rebecca Bascom, professor of medicine and public health sciences, is featured in an interview about a clinical trial studying the efficacy of the drug tipelukast in patients suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
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.
Jun 25, 2021
Penn State College of Medicine researchers received 140 research grants totaling nearly $22 million for their projects between January and March 2021.
