A rapid molecular flu test that provides results in as little as 15 minutes using a nasal swab and can be performed in front of … Read More ›

Prostate cancer prevention, especially for older men, is the topic of this month’s article released by the Pennsylvania Health News Service Project (PHNS). Physicians are … Read More ›

The Pennsylvania Departments of Health and Education announced proposed changes to immunization requirements for schoolchildren during a state news conference Thursday morning, Nov. 5. “Pennsylvania … Read More ›

The 2013 flu season appears to be making its appearance early, and based upon reports is severe. As a physician, you have the responsibility to … Read More ›

More than 86 million Americans have prediabetes, and nine in 10 people don’t even know they have it. And, according to an American Medical Association … Read More ›

The City of Philadelphia is preparing to host the World Meeting of Families from Sept. 22-25, 2015, including a planned papal visit from Sept. 26-27, … Read More ›

On May 5, 2014, the World Health Organization (WHO) accepted the recommendations of an emergency committee, declaring the international spread of polio to be a … Read More ›

PAMED brought together more than 40 reporters and several physician leaders in late January 2016 to discuss how Pennsylvania is preparing for the Zika virus. … Read More ›