Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive life-limiting lung disease with no known cure, affects approximately 128,000 individuals in the U.S. annually. Average survival for patients… Read more
March 2018
Pitt Neuroscientist Awarded for Groundbreaking Research on Mind-Body Connection
University of Pittsburgh neurobiologist Dr. Peter Strick has received the American Psychosomatic Society’s 2018 Paul D. MacLean Award for Outstanding Neuroscience Research in Psychosomatic Medicine.… Read more
Contact Lens Care: How to Safely Enjoy Spring Break
Millions of Americans wear contact lenses, yet proper safety precautions are not often discussed. This week, while many college students are on spring break, the… Read more
Exercise Program Combats Poor Mobility in Older Adults
To combat the issue of poor mobility in older adults, Dr. Jennifer Brach, associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,… Read more
Breaking Barriers: UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Employees Honored
Gender stereotypes are well-documented in the medical field, but today’s practitioners are leaving them in the past. At this year’s Pittsburgh Heart Ball, hosted by… Read more