Dec 5, 2018
By Abby Sajid For people with an aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, treatments can be limited. Enter a new treatment called Yescarta. Yescarta, or axicabtagene ciloleucel, can be nothing short […]
Combining low doses of a toxic herbicide with sugar-binding proteins called lectins may trigger Parkinsonism -- including symptoms like body tremors and slowing of body motions -- after the toxin travels from the stomach to the brain.
Dec 4, 2018
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine will join organizations across the U.S. in a “Day of Understanding” this Friday, Dec. 7.
Dec 3, 2018
Adults look forward to seeing a child’s face light up at the sight of a new toy during the holidays. But as we begin to shop this season, safety should play a critical role when selecting that special gift.
The Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center received its second gold-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Dr. Debra Byler, an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, vice chair of pediatric education and associate professor in the Department of Neurology, is featured in the December Penn State College of Medicine’s “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
In Brief features announcements, staff news and upcoming events from Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine.
Amy Bollinger, manager of the Pediatric Trauma and Injury Program at Penn State Health Children's Hospital, shares tips on toys that parents should steer clear of on “Ask Us Anything About... Toy Safety.”
Penn State Health employees who were hired between Dec. 3 and Dec. 9 celebrate their milestone work anniversaries.
Dr. George Blackall, PsyD, MBA, is seen sitting at table counseling a female patient. He is looking directly at her. The patient Is facing Dr. Blackall and her face is not visible. The room has a decal of a tree on its walls. Some survivors of pediatric cancer may struggle with their psychological health. Many resources are available for those struggling with post-traumatic stress.
