Dec 8, 2020
Penn State College of Medicine researchers contributed to an international study which showed that 2.3 million cancer surgeries were postponed during the early months of the coronavirus outbreak and that taking steps to reduce exposures for cancer patients receiving elective surgeries may reduce their risk for contracting COVID-19.
Dec 3, 2020
Penn State College of Medicine researchers studied how climate-driven factors, like rainfall, may contribute to food insecurity and poor nutrition in sub-Saharan Africa.
Dec 1, 2020
Cancer cases in adolescents and young adults have risen by 30% during the last four decades, with kidney cancer rising at the greatest rate, according to researchers at Penn State College of Medicine.
Nov 25, 2020
To help parents safeguard their children against sudden unexpected infant deaths, a Penn State College of Medicine research team studied whether telehealth technologies could improve sleep safety among infants.
Nov 19, 2020
Penn State College of Medicine project researcher Nicolle Krebs is working to expand the understanding of addiction and why some people become addicted to drugs or cigarettes.
Nov 18, 2020
Faculty at Penn State College of Medicine received a total of more than $38 million in research funding in August and September 2020.
Nov 16, 2020
Northwestern University School of Professional Studies is offering an executive two-day course titled "Grantsmanship for the Research Professional" – a powerful resource for researchers and research administrators working in research-intensive environments.
Dr. Larry Sinoway shares his thoughts on diseases of despair.
Nov 14, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Penn State Social Science Research Institute launched a series called "Insights from Experts" in which members of the University community share their expertise.
Nov 10, 2020
Medical diagnoses involving alcohol-related disorders, substance-related disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviors – commonly referred to as diseases of despair – increased in Pennsylvania health insurance claims between the years 2007 and 2018, according to researchers.
