Liver disease often progresses quietly with few symptoms until it becomes advanced. Early evaluation can make the difference between careful monitoring and prevention or the need… Read more
March 2026
A Molecular Test Now Guiding Diagnosis and Transplant Decisions for Bile Duct Cancer Patients
At UPMC, a molecular test is already helping identify patients with a rare type of cancer that affects the bile ducts – the tubes connecting… Read more
When Standard Tests Fall Short: Improving Diagnosis for High‑Risk Bile Duct Cancer Patients
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a long-term autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the bile ducts (the drainage tubes in the liver) and often… Read more
Study Identifies Hormone-Driven Mechanism Behind Rare Pediatric Brain Tumor
Most cancers are driven by genetic changes that help cancer cells grow out of control. Those unusual changes often help physicians characterize a disease and,… Read more
A Year of Progress and Promise at UPMC St. Margaret
In the heart of Aspinwall, UPMC St. Margaret combines clinical expertise with a deep commitment to the region it calls home. Over the past year, its community-centered mission drove investments in people, technology and services to ensure… Read more