Research
Community-Acquired Pneumonia Harder on Men than Women
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Is There Something Fishy Going On In Our Rivers?
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
University of Pittsburgh Cardiologists Identify New Gene Responsible for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
University of Pittsburgh Study Proposes a New Theory of How Viruses May Contribute to Cancer
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Endobronchial Valve Significantly Improves Emphysema
Monday, October 22, 2007
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health to Lead Local Study Center in a Landmark Government Study of Child Health
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Low Vitamin D Linked to Higher Risk of Hip Fracture
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Low Vitamin D During Pregnancy Linked to Preeclampsia
Friday, September 07, 2007
Old Therapy, New Application: Pitt Researchers Show Gamma Globulin Effective in Treating Eye Infections Caused by Adenoviruses
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Study Finds Environmental Monitoring Helps to Predict Risk of Hospital-Acquired Legionnaires’ Disease
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Pitt Study Finds Inequality in Tobacco Advertising
Monday, August 20, 2007
Study Begins to Reveal Clues to The Cause and Progression of Sepsis
Monday, August 13, 2007
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Gets $8 Million From NIH to Lead Largest-Ever Research Effort Into Myositis
Monday, August 13, 2007
Risk of Common Vaginal Infection Linked to Preterm Birth Appears Higher for African-Americans
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Even Older Women with High Probability of Lifetime Exposure to HIV Have Little Interest in Being Tested, Study Finds
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
New Sports Concussion Research Using fMRI Provides Insight For Safe Return-To-Play Decisions In Young Athletes
Monday, August 06, 2007
Pitt Investigators to Develop a Novel Strategy for Recognizing and Treating Depression in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure
Monday, July 23, 2007
New Monoclonal Antibody Reduces Cell Proliferation and Induces Cell Death in Human Liver Cancer Cells
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Teaching an Old Drug New Tricks: Common Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Shows Potential for Diabetes Prevention
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Type 1 Diabetes and Heart Disease: Heavier May Mean Healthier
Saturday, June 23, 2007
University of Pittsburgh Researchers Detect Small Set of Cancer Stem Cells That Are Similar To Normal Stem Cells and Appear To Thwart Anti-Cancer Agents
Friday, June 15, 2007
University of Pittsburgh Researchers Culture Blood-Forming Stem Cells from Human Fat Tissue
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Comorbidities Common in Bipolar Disorder, May Have Genetic Link
Friday, June 08, 2007
Brain Holds Clues to Bipolar Disorder
Thursday, June 07, 2007
University of Pittsburgh Scientists Find New Contributor to Aggressive Cancers
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Adding Radioimmunotherapy to Chemo May Help Patients with Lymphoma
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Herceptin Does Not Increase Heart Failure In Breast Cancer Patients Long-Term
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Gene Therapy Delivery of Nerve Growth Factors Reverses Erectile Dysfunction in Animal Model
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Protein May Be Linked To Melanoma Recurrence
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Enzyme Delivered In Smaller Package Protects Cells from Radiation Damage
Saturday, June 02, 2007
Adding Medication Improves Recovery for Elderly With Depression, Says University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Study
Friday, June 01, 2007
University of Pittsburgh Researchers Present Findings at 10th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene Therapy, May 30 to June 3
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Virus Widely Used In Gene Therapy Research Yields Important Clues to Genomic Instability
Thursday, May 31, 2007
A Deadly Profile: Gene Expression Patterns Predict Rapid Clinical Failure in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Patients
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Botox: More than Cosmetic
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
A Simple Injection of Stem Cells from a Woman’s Own Muscle May be an Effective Long-Term Treatment for Urinary Incontinence
Monday, May 21, 2007
Green Tea May Protect the Bladder From Becoming Inflamed
Monday, May 21, 2007
Can an Omega-3 Fatty Acid Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Thursday, May 10, 2007
How Normal Is Smoking? Teens Don’t Know, Reports a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Study
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
University of Pittsburgh Study Reports First-Ever Discovery of Genetic ‘Shut Down’ Trigger in Healthy Immune Cells
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Monthly Maintenance Interpersonal Psychotherapy Sufficient to Prevent Relapse of Depression in Many Women, Says Pitt Study
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
More Research Needed to Involve Families in Psychosocial Interventions
Monday, April 30, 2007
A Natural Antioxidant Found in Many Foods and Red Wine Is Potent and Selective Killer of Leukemia Cells
Monday, April 23, 2007
Nutrients in Certain Vegetables May Provide Cancer-Fighting Benefit by Cutting off a Tumor’s Blood Supply
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Antidepressants Safe for Children and Adolescents
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
New Approach to Vaccine for Head and Neck Cancer Creates Immune Response by Targeting Proteins
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine Halts Progression of Disease in Some Patients
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
What’s in the Water? Estrogenic Activity Documented in Fish Caught in Pittsburgh’s Rivers
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Popular Herbal Supplement Hinders the Growth of Pancreatic Cells in Preliminary Study
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Scientists Find New Major Susceptibility Genes for Crohn’s Disease
Sunday, April 15, 2007
Good Gene Hunting: University of Pittsburgh Researchers to Look for Genetic Influences on HDL Cholesterol
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Pitt Study Notes Decline in Male Births in the U.S. and Japan
Monday, April 09, 2007
Links Between Prostate Cancer Treatment, Periodontal Disease Uncovered By University of Pittsburgh Researchers
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Children with ADHD at Risk for Alcohol Problems
Monday, March 26, 2007
Pitt Center Seeks Patients for Study of Diagnostic and Predictive Biomarkers of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Elevated Autoantibodies Linked to Preeclampsia
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Vitamin D Deficiency Widespread During Pregnancy
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Preliminary Results of Largest Scan of Autism DNA Information Published in Nature Genetics
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Impact Sports Increase Bone Strength in Senior Athletes Says University of Pittsburgh Study
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Study Finds Endoscopic Brain Surgery Pioneered in Pittsburgh Safe and Effective in Children With Life-Threatening Tumors
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Men with High Uric Acid Levels Face Risk of Developing Hypertension, University of Pittsburgh Study Finds
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Risk of Preterm Birth Appears To Vary By Season
Monday, February 05, 2007
Families Do Not Cause Anorexia Nervosa
Monday, January 22, 2007
Carbon Monoxide Protects Lung Cells against Oxygen-Induced Damage by Blocking Cell Suicide Pathway
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Antibody Therapy Prevents Type 1 Diabetes in Mice
Monday, January 08, 2007
The Hospitals Minorities Commonly Visit Explain Their Greater Use of End-Of-Life Intensive Care
Thursday, December 21, 2006
Buildup of Damaged DNA in Cells Drives Aging Process, According to Study in Nature
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Deal or No Deal? Need for Immediate Rewards Linked to More Active Brain Region
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Postpartum Depression is a Major Public Health Problem That Requires More Resources
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Forget the ‘Personal Touch:’ Larger Physician Practices May Provide Higher-Quality Care, Study Finds
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
No “Smoking” Gun: Research Indicates Teen Marijuana Use Does Not Predict Drug or Alcohol Abuse
Monday, December 04, 2006
Multi-Center Study Looks at Colon Polyp Size and Cancer Risk
Friday, December 01, 2006
Preterm Birth Study Probes Role of Genetics, Nutrition and Race
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Individualized Intervention for Dementia Caregivers Cuts Through Racial, Ethnic Barriers to Ease Burden
Monday, November 20, 2006
Back in Action: Structured Exercise Helps Elderly Regain Physical Function and Avoid Major Disability
Friday, November 17, 2006
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Improves Body Image But Some Patients Desire Even Thinner Silhouettes
Friday, November 17, 2006
Want to Quit Smoking? Pitt Expert Says to Plan, Use Products
Monday, November 13, 2006
Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Helps Reduce Side Effects for Cervical Cancer Patients
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Gene Therapy Given Intravenously Protects Normal Tissue of Mice During Whole-Body Radiation Exposure
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Left Behind: Despite Overall Reduction in Invasive Breast Cancer Rates, Younger African-American Women Still at Higher Risk
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Integrated Approach to Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Provides Quality Care for Cancer Patients
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
New Gene Found for Crohn’s Disease, Researchers Report in Science
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Stem Cells From Fat Being Studied As Option For Breast Reconstruction
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Computer-Based “Games” Enhance Mental Function In Patients With Alzheimer’s
Monday, October 23, 2006
Early Use Of Nicotine Could Increase Susceptibility For Life-Long Addiction
Monday, October 16, 2006
Discovery Of Post-Stimulus Activated Release Implies New Mechanisms For Dopamine Release
Sunday, October 15, 2006
University Of Pittsburgh Is Investigating The Potential For Adult Stem Cells To Repair Hearts Damaged By Severe Coronary Artery Disease
Monday, October 09, 2006
Teens Half As Likely To Smoke If They Are Wise To Subliminal Messages In Cigarette Ads, Study Finds
Monday, October 09, 2006
Short Episodes Of Manic Symptoms May Indicate Bipolar Disorder In Some Youth
Monday, October 2, 2006
Cloned Mice Created From Fully Differentiated Cells, A Surprising Milestone In Cloning Research
Sunday, October 1, 2006
Serotonin Receptor: A Rheostat In Brain For Emotion That May Be Linked To Depression
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Weight Worries Affect Women’s Motivation To Stay Smoke-Free After Pregnancy
Friday, September 15, 2006
Doctors Warn: Do Not Rely Only On What Young Athletes Say When Managing Concussions
Monday, September 11, 2006
University Of Pittsburgh Receives $1.3 Million From NIH To Develop Promising Avian Flu Vaccine
Monday, August 28, 2006
Researchers Activate T Cells To Fight HIV, Will Use Method In Dendritic Cell Therapeutic Vaccine
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Clinical Trial Evaluates First-Line Approaches For Treating HIV; Finds “Nuke”-Sparing Regimen Safe And Effective
Saturday, August 12, 2006
HIV Infection Requires An Accomplice: B Cells With Special Protein Direct HIV To T Cells, Research Finds
Saturday, August 12, 2006
New Research Examines Genetics Of Successful Aging
Thursday, August 10, 2006
Gout Increases Risk Of Heart Attack, According To University Of Pittsburgh Study
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Strategies That Teach A Caregiver To Manage A Loved One’s Illness Also Helps In Coping With Death
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Regular Multivitamin Use Around The Time Of Conception Significantly Reduces Preeclampsia Risk
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Why Some Generations Are More Violent Than Others
Tuesday, July 18, 2006
HIV Infection Requires B Cells With Special Protein, University Of Pittsburgh Researchers Report
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Higher Death Rates Associated With Increasing Degrees Of Obesity, Pitt Researchers Report In JAMA
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Delirium Prevention Program At UPMC Helps Patients, Results In Quality Improvement And Bottom Line Savings, Study Shows
Thursday, June 29, 2006
People Who Smoke Light Cigarettes Are Less Likely To Quit
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Baby Girls Born To Mothers Burdened By Stress May Be At Risk For Fibromyalgia
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Studies Suggest New Brain Protein May Be Useful For Treating Schizophrenia, Insomnia And Anxiety
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Hormones Could Be Prescription For Living Longer
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Early Puberty May Mean Anxiety And Abnormal Eating Behaviors Later: New Research On The Perils Of Puberty
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Hormones Could Be Prescription For Living Longer
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Early Puberty May Mean Anxiety And Abnormal Eating Behaviors Later: New Research On The Perils Of Puberty
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Why Men Are More Aggressive: What A Mother Should Know
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Studies Of Married Couples, Soccer Teams And Hockey Players Shed Light On Brain’s Response To Stress
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
All About Smoking, Eating And Thinking: New Research On The Brain, Hormones And Behavior
Monday, June 19, 2006
University Of Pittsburgh Study Aims To Improve Survival From Cardiac Arrest And Severe Trauma
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Manual Chest Compressions Are Better Than Automated For Treatment Of Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Report University Of Pittsburgh Researchers In JAMA
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
The Brain, Hormones And Behavior Focus Of Press Briefings At International Meeting June 19-22
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
African-American Teen Girls Needed To Participate In Focus Groups On Dating Violence
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Improving The Patient Informed Consent Process
Monday, June 05, 2006
International Congress Of Neuroendocrinology June 19 – 22 To Present New Research On The Brain, Hormones And Behavior
Monday, June 05, 2006
Patient’s Generosity Leads To Possible Clues For Lung Disease
Monday, June 05, 2006
Muscle Bound: Gene Therapy Significantly Accelerates Healing Of Damaged Skeletal Muscle In Experimental Model
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Appearance Of Skin Rash Could Predict Response To Chemotherapy
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Race And Income Converge To Shape Women’s Experiences With Advanced Breast Cancer
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Gene Therapy Completely Suppresses Ovarian Cancer Growth In Animal Model
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Gene Therapy Successfully Protects Mice From The Damaging Effects Of Whole-Body Irradiation
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Gene Therapy Prevents The Onset Of Diabetic Symptoms In Mice
Friday, June 02, 2006
Gene Silencing Succeeds In Directing Muscle-Derived Stem Cells To Become Bone-Forming Cells
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Help For Golfers And Cyclists Found In Pitt Research Presented At American College Of Sports Medicine Meeting
Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Low-To-Moderate Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Lowers IQ At Age 10
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Botox: Its Not Just For Wrinkles Anymore
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
St. John’s Wort Relieves Bladder Pain In Animal Models
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
A Boost To Vaccine Development: New Approach Provides Potent, Long-Lasting Immunity
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
A Simple Injection Of Stem Cells From A Woman’s Own Muscle May Effectively Treat Urinary Incontinence
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Marijuana-Derived Drug Suppresses Bladder Pain In Animal Models
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Anxiety Common In Elderly, Yet Often Undiagnosed And Undertreated
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Not Associated With Increased Breast Cancer Risk According To Large-Scale Study
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Factors That May Predict Health Outcomes Following Liver Transplantation To Be Determined In New Study
Tuesday, May 09, 2006
Walk This Way: Inability To Complete Quarter-Mile Walk Is Significant Predictor Of Death And Poor Health In Elderly
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Long-Term Follow-Up Of Type 1 Diabetes Finds Heart Disease Rates Have Not Changed Over Past 30 Years
Friday, April 28, 2006
Delivering Chemotherapy In A Gel May Fight Breast Cancer And Help To Reduce Breast Deformity
Monday, April 24, 2006
Something To Chew On: Research Provides Clues To Obesity’s Cause And Hints Of New Approach For Curbing Appetite
Monday, April 10, 2006
Presence Of Specific Proteins In Abnormal Moles May Indicate Risk For Melanoma
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
AIDS-Related Cognitive Impairment Exists In Two Separate Forms
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
More Evidence Of Cancer Fighting Benefit From Nutrients In Certain Vegetables
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Significant Improvement Noted In Diabetes Management Using Chronic Care Model
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Fish Oil Supplements Are Safe, Effective Alternative To NSAIDs For Many Patients With Neck, Low-Back Pain
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Dietary Agent In Red Chili Pepper May Help Prevent And Slow Deadly Cancer
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Awareness And Analysis Of Tobacco Advertising May Go A Long Way (Baby) To Prevent Teen Smoking
Monday, April 03, 2006
Weekly Religious Attendance Nearly As Effective As Statins And Exercise In Extending Life, Study Finds
Monday, April 03, 2006
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Inhibit Growth Of Liver Cancer Cells
Monday, April 03, 2006
Panel Of Proteins Identified That May Help Diagnose Ovarian Cancer Earlier
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Brain Imaging Can Predict Effectiveness Of Cognitive Behavior Therapy For Treating Depression
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Researchers Create Pigs That Produce Heart-Healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Depression That Doesn’t Respond To One Drug May Respond To Another, According To Two Studies In NEJM
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Maintenance Treatment Of Major Depression In Old Age
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Long-Term Antidepressant Therapy Best Treatment For Depression In Old Age, Researchers Report In The New England Journal Of Medicine
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
Diabetic Patients Often Overestimate Healthy Body Weight
Monday, March 13, 2006
Omega 3 Fatty Acids Influence Mood, Impulsivity And Personality, Study Indicates
Friday, March 03, 2006
Serotonin May Play Role In Hardening Of The Arteries
Friday, March 03, 2006
Study Of Dinosaurs And Other Fossils Part Of Plan By Pitt Medical School To Graduate Better Doctors Through Unique Collaboration With Carnegie Museum Of Natural History
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Squeezing The Pain Away: Enhanced External Counterpulsation Reduces Angina, According To University Of Pittsburgh Study
Monday, February 27, 2006
Common Treatment For Osteoporosis May Help Men With Prostate Cancer Suffering From Bone Loss
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Mon-Yough Seniors To Give Input On Aging
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Vaccine Study For Brain Tumors Targets Multiple Antigens
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Brain Stimulation Study May Help Stroke Survivors
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Course Of Bipolar Disorder In Youths Described For The First Time
Monday, February 06, 2006
Protein Holds Back Growth Of Head And Neck Tumors
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Vaccine Provides 100 Percent Protection Against Avian Flu Virus In Animal Study
Thursday, January 26, 2006
NFL Players Show More Rapid Recovery From Concussions Than High School Players
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Western Psychiatric Institute And Clinic Seeking Parents With Bipolar Disorder For Research Study
Monday, January 23, 2006
Advanced Genomics And Proteomics Improve The Diagnosis And Treatment Of A Deadly Lung Disease
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Mental Stress May Lead To Heart Disease
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Two Pathways Found That Lead To Alzheimer’s Disease
Monday, January 09, 2006
Newer Football Helmet Design May Reduce Incidence Of Concussions In High School Players, Shows University Of Pittsburgh Study
Monday, January 09, 2006
Little Known DNA Repair Enzyme May Be A Tumor Suppressor Gene
Tuesday, January 03, 2006