Wednesday, May 09, 2012
The inaugural Symposium of Penn State Hershey Institute for Personalized Medicine will be held 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 8 at the University Conference Center on the Penn State Hershey campus. (more)
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's Christopher Sciamanna, M.D., M.P.H., is seeking volunteers who experience a lot of stress who are interested in decreasing their stress and improving their well-being. (more)
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Have you ever wished you could exercise while watching TV or doing other sedentary activities? Researchers at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center are testing how many calories people can expend using a portable exercise device. (more)
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Food allergies affect 4 percent of adults and 5 percent of young children. Many more people suspect that they have food allergies when they may not. That's why it's important to receive the correct diagnosis. (more)
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Sleep-deprived surgeons can perform a previously learned task or learn a new task as well as surgeons who are rested, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers. However, in sleep-deprived surgeons, the brain must work harder, which could lead to problems during unexpected events. The researchers reached these conclusions using simulations to study the effects of sleepiness on surgeons. "Particularly in surgery, simulation has become the introduction to many procedures for new residents," said Jonathan Tomasko, a research fellow involved in surgical resident training. "Coupled with an 80-hour work week restriction, simulation is becoming increasingly important to ensure an adequate level of skill prior to operation on a patient." (more)
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. People of all races get skin cancer. Here are some tips for sun safety. (more)
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Looking for a safe and effective way to lose weight? Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute offers a 12-week program targeted to those needing to lose up to 50 pounds. (more)
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Have you ever wished you could exercise while watching TV or doing other sedentary activities? Researchers at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center are testing how many calories people can expend using a portable exercise device. (more)
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
The Division of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery at Penn State College of Medicine will present the George H. Conner Visiting Professor Lecture on Thursday, May 3 at 4 p.m. in the Junker Auditorium. (more)
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Penn State has infused more than $1.1 million into its newly established Center for the Protection of Children, based at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. That figure is more than twice the amount promised in December, when creation of the center was announced. The University also donated $1.5 million in December to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape (PCAR).
The money comes from Penn State's share of the Big Ten bowl funds distribution, which totaled $2,616,184.
"Back in December, we estimated that we would have $500,000 available from our football bowl revenues after deducting the $1.5 million we promised to PCAR, so that's what we earmarked as start-up funding for the center," said Penn State President Rodney Erickson. "Our bowl revenue came in higher than expected, which is tremendous news, so we were able to provide the additional funding. We expect that the center will become a national leader in clinical care, research, education and direction of policy related to child abuse and neglect." (more)
