Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Transplant researchers at Pitt's School of Medicine challenge a long-held assumption about how biologic pathways trigger immune system rejection of donor organs in a report published online today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Today, UPMC opened the nation’s first-ever gastrointestinal dermatology clinic to provide coordinated care to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and celiac disease patients with associated dermatologic conditions.
Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
UPMC’s data centers have gone “green” to support both clean energy and local job creation.
Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
UPMC today announced the signing of two consulting agreements that promise to improve the delivery of health care in Kazakhstan and India, while generating revenue and fostering an exchange of ideas that will advance UPMC’s care and scientific research in
Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
UPMC’s financial results for the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 continue to reflect the changing health care market. UPMC Health Plan membership keeps increasing at double-digit rates while UPMC’s provider services growth continues to flatten.
Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Two researchers with the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute have been awarded research grants by the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA).
Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
As part of the Alive and Well presentation series, UPMC East will be hosting a free program to learn about the signs and symptoms of stroke.
Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
A physician’s choice of words when talking with family members about whether or not to try cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if a critically ill patient’s heart stops may influence the decision, according to a study by University of Pittsburgh researche
Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Through the serendipity of science, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a potential treatment for deadly, drug-resistant bacterial infections that uses the same approach that HIV uses to infect cells.
Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
The Fourth Annual Amy Stine Workshop on Holistic Medicine will focus on spirituality in health care settings and patient spirituality assessments
Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC today held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new pediatric site in South Fayette that will feature expanded outpatient services.
Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
More children have disabilities now than a decade ago, and the greatest increase is among children of higher-income families, according to a Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC study.
Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
An ingredient that naturally occurs in breast milk might be used to prevent premature babies from developing a deadly intestinal condition that currently is largely incurable.
Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Children’s South site.
Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Trauma experts at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC will launch a multi-center trial this summer to see if they can improve survival of patients who have suffered traumatic injuries with uncontrolled bleeding.
Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Late-life depression is associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and, most predominantly, vascular dementia, according to the results of a new meta-analysis published today in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Coaching Boys into Men (CBIM), a program that seeks to reduce dating violence and sexual assault, is proven effective to reduce abusive behaviors among male athletes toward their female partners according to a new study.
Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
A media briefing led by UPMC and EMS representatives will be held to discuss medical readiness for the 2013 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Andrea Clark Smith has joined the senior staff of UPMC as senior associate counsel and vice president of employee relations.
Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Pennsylvania residents living near unconventional natural gas developments using hydraulic fracturing, known by the slang term “fracking,” attribute several dozen health concerns and stressors to the Marcellus Shale developments in their area.
Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Researchers from Pitt's School of Medicine and Tsinghua University, Beijing, China will hold their second annual joint symposium on the medical sciences.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Stephen Maricich, MD, PhD, and Timothy Sanders, MD, PhD, have been named as the first two physician-scientists in the Richard King Mellon Foundation Institute for Pediatric Research Mellon Scholars Program.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
UPMC’s outpatient facilities have been recognized by HIMSS Analytics for their advanced use of electronic medical records (EMRs), a critical component for achieving higher levels of quality, efficiency and safety in patient care.
Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
According to a new Pitt study, melatonin injections delayed symptom onset and reduced mortality in a mouse model of the neurodegenerative condition amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
A multicenter study led by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine shows that mild traumatic brain injury after blast exposure produces patterns akin to disorders of memory processing such as Alzheimer’s disease
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
A groundbreaking project underway at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC has been selected to receive one of the Clinical Research Forum’s Annual Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Awards.
Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
Stem cells and tissue-specific cells can be grown in abundance from mature mammalian cells simply by blocking a certain membrane protein, according to scientists at Pitt School of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
A researcher renowned for his contributions to our understanding of the autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus has been selected to head the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Department of Immunology.
Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
The Lions Clubs of Pittsburgh, in collaboration with several members of the UPMC Physician Services Division Green Team, will sort through 1,200 glasses for distribution around the world to those in need
Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400
The faculty, staff and students of the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences often are recognized by academic and scientific societies and other prestigious organizations for their significant achievements and exceptional leadership.