What do spinocerebellar ataxias, dystonia and porphyria have in common? They are among 7,000 rare diseases identified in the United States. About 80 percent of these diseases… Read more
February 2013
Know the Signs: Eating Disorders Cause Long Term Damage
Did you know that 20 million women and 10 million men will suffer from an eating disorder at some point during their lifetime? Eating disorders… Read more
Metal Coils May Bring Relief to Emphysema Sufferers
A full, deep breath is but a memory. The last walk with the dogs or solo trip to the grocery store? Those might prove difficult… Read more
Black History Month: Two Doctors Broke Barriers at Magee
February marks Black History Month, an annual celebration honoring the achievements of African Americans. Black History Month began in 1976, but has roots decades earlier… Read more
Why “Silver Linings Playbook” Deserves an Oscar
Who doesn’t love Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, not to mention Robert De Niro? But beyond the star-studded cast, Silver Linings Playbook gave genuine insight into… Read more