Twenty years in medical school? What’s so mini about that?
4/10/19
Among those in attendance at Penn State College of Medicine's Mini Medical School this year were several people who've been attending the program since it began in 1999.
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Registration now open for seminar on generalizability of Twitter data
4/10/19
Guangqing Chi, associate professor of rural sociology and demography and public health sciences, will present “The Generalizability and Replicability of Twitter Data for Population (and Health) Research” at the next Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design Recent Topics in Research Methods Seminar Series on April 23. It will also be streamed to room 2008 at Academic Support Building at Penn State College of Medicine, and online. A streaming link is provided upon registration.
The Medical Minute: Infectious Mononucleosis, know the risks
4/4/19
Infectious mononucleosis, or mono, sidelines high school athletes every year. Kids who play sports aren’t more susceptible to the disease. Instead, adolescent competitors are at a greater risk for one of the illness’s serious complications — splenic rupture.
Opioid addiction treatment in teens focus of new project
4/4/19
A Penn State researcher and his team will receive over $1.8 million over three years from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to investigate how opioid use is treated in adolescence.
Hausman: From medical education to medical controversies, humanities are key
4/3/19
Bernice Hausman, chair of Penn State College of Medicine’s Department of Humanities, says that appreciating the humanities is an integral part of preparing to practice medicine.
Aprile recognized for Exceptional Moments in Teaching
4/3/19
Dr. Bettina Aprile, a staff physician at Penn State Health Medical Group — Harrisburg, is featured for April in Penn State College of Medicine’s “Exceptional Moments in Teaching” program.
Schuylkill spices up nutrition education with new LionPulse mobile kitchen
4/3/19
Penn State Schuylkill, in partnership with Penn State LionPulse, has made significant strides in improving health and wellness efforts aimed at students, staff and faculty. LionPulse is an initiative to enhance wellness within the Penn State community, funded through a University seed grant that supports the Penn State Strategic Plan.
College of Medicine to launch new training program for research staff
4/3/19
A new program is available to all levels of research support faculty and staff to navigate the research process at Penn State College of Medicine. The Staffing, Mentorship and Research Training (SMaRT) Program for investigator-initiated, human-subjects research will be introduced at an informational session on April 23 in Lecture Room C. Three one-hour-sessions are available to choose from: 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Scientists discover hundreds more genes with potential link to addictions
4/2/19
A recent study, published in Nature Genetics, reveals that smoking and drinking addictions may result from a complex blend of genes and environmental influences, and are genetically correlated to other health issues and diseases.
Thormodson named associate dean and director of Harrell Health Sciences Library
4/1/19
Kelly Thormodson, director of library resources for the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of North Dakota, has been named associate dean for library and information services and director of the Harrell Health Sciences Library at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey. Her first day in the new role is April 1.
Registration open for 'Using Differential Equation and Data Mining Algorithms'
4/1/19
Nilam Ram, professor of human development and family studies, will present “Analysis of Experience Sampling and Ecological Momentary Assessment Data: Part 3: Using Differential Equation and Data Mining Algorithms” at the next Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design Recent Topics in Research Methods Seminar Series. The seminar will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, in 116 Henderson Building at University Park.
Penn State Health breaks ground on third adult acute care hospital
3/29/19
Penn State Health today (March 29) celebrated the start of construction on its third adult acute care hospital, the 300,000-square-foot, three-story Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Cumberland County.
The Medical Minute: Thyroid cancer surges. Is TMI responsible?
3/27/19
Forty years after the 1979 near-meltdown at Three Mile Island, thyroid cancer is on the upswing. Is radiation the culprit? Dr. David Goldenberg discusses his research and how to cure the disease.
Penn State Health Leadership Conference empowers leaders and teams to contribute
3/27/19
Penn State Health and Penn State College of Medicine senior leaders and managers learned how to guide their teams to help carry out the organization’s mission at the 2019 Leadership Conference: This is Penn State Health on March 21.
Penn State Health doctors help baby born with rare condition breathe easier
3/27/19
Penn State Health surgeons and the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic helped a baby boy overcome a rare condition that causes breathing difficulties.