In utero, an extra blood vessel called patent ductus arteriosus, or PDA, allows blood circulation to skip the lungs of a developing baby. Normally, either… Read more
March 2022
Fighting Hospital-Acquired Infections Starts with Understanding Immune Response
Hospitals are where people go to get better. But being hospitalized increases the risk of unwanted complications – including infections. And when a vulnerable patient… Read more
Pitt Study Homes in on Gut Bacteria That Help or Hurt Melanoma Treatment
A new study found that melanoma patients’ gut bacterial communities, which differ depending on a patient’s geographical region, are associated with favorable or unfavorable responses… Read more
NOW – Episode 54
The 54th installment of UPMC NOW highlights a story of life-saving medicine in action at 32,000 feet; celebrates a group of health care heroes recognized… Read more
Impact of Lifestyle Intervention Programs Often Underestimated, Pitt Study Suggests
Community-based lifestyle interventions promoting weight loss and physical activity to improve health have been growing in popularity nationwide since the Centers for Disease Control and… Read more