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Three-year heart transplant survival rate at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center tops national average

Jul 26, 2021

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center’s heart transplant program boasts a three-year survival rate nearly 10% higher than the national average, according to the most recent data.

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Adhering to guidelines for postoperative radiation therapy in Merkel cell carcinoma offers survival benefit for certain patients

Jul 22, 2021

A study by residents at Penn State College of Medicine confirmed that patients with Merkel cell carcinoma had a survival benefit from radiation therapy following surgical removal of the tumor.

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College of Medicine faculty receive promotions, tenure for 2021-2022 academic year

Jun 30, 2021

Penn State College of Medicine promoted and/or awarded tenure to several faculty members effective July 1, 2021.

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Surgical weight loss patients show dermatologic concerns after surgery

May 25, 2021

Penn State College of Medicine researchers found that some surgical weight loss patients show dermatologic concerns following their procedures.

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Center for Medical Innovation-supported projects fare well in Tech Tournament

May 21, 2021

Two College of Medicine technologies received awards totaling $100,000 at Invent Penn State's 2021 Tech Tournament.

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Health system, College of Medicine elevate urology to department, name Raman interim chair

May 20, 2021

Penn State College of Medicine has created a Department of Urology and named Dr. Jay Raman, current chief of the Division of Urology and professor of surgery, as interim chair.

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2021 Research Recognition Awards honor faculty, staff contributions

May 11, 2021

Penn State College of Medicine presented its 2021 Research Recognition Awards immediately following the spring Dean’s lecture May 11.

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Woodward Center presents awards at 2021 EdVenture event

Apr 25, 2021

Penn State College of Medicine's Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education presented several awards as part of its annual EdVenture celebration.

Soleimani named interim director of Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute

Apr 12, 2021

Dr. Behzad Soleimani has been selected to serve as interim director of Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, effective May 1. Soleimani replaces Dr. Lawrence Sinoway, who announced in February that he is stepping down as the institute’s director.

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Researchers reflect on 50 years of women in science at Penn State College of Medicine during symposium

Apr 2, 2021

Women who were pioneers as faculty and researchers at the College of Medicine and Milton S. Hershey Medical Center told their stories as part of a full-day symposium, "A Celebration of Women in Science."

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