Jan 11, 2021
Some metastatic breast cancer patients are taking smaller doses of opioid prescriptions over decreased amounts of time, according to Penn State College of Medicine and Penn State Cancer Institute researchers. They say the results indicate that clinicians may be more aware of the negative impacts of prolonged opioid use and are seeking alternative pain management options.
Dec 28, 2020
Surgery, in addition to treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy, may increase the length of survival for metastatic breast cancer patients.
Dec 16, 2020
A study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers suggests that COVID-19 patients who take medications to control high blood pressure may have a lower risk of dying from COVID-19.
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 2, 2020
Dr. Jerome Lyn-Sue is featured for December in the “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Nov 30, 2020
ValueHealth, LLC, a nationally recognized tech-enabled surgical platform company, and central Pennsylvania-based Penn State Health today announced a new joint venture to develop a high-performance surgical network.
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
Urinary incontinence is a common, but nonetheless frustrating and embarrassing problem. The good news is that, for most people, lifestyle changes or medical treatment can help to alleviate the problem.
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 2, 2020
An international team of researchers studying pediatric surgery outcomes found that malaria infection may increase a child’s risk of 90-day hospital readmission.
