Opioids are often first-line treatments for cancer-related pain, but they can suppress the immune system and reduce the effectiveness of immunotherapy. New research from the… Read more
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Study Untangles How COVID-19 Wreaks Widespread Damage in the Body
New research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences sheds light on the pathways that drive organ damage and death in… Read more
New Pitt Dental Medicine Specialty Practice Opens at UPMC Montefiore
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has opened the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Prosthodontics specialty practice at UPMC Montefiore. This new clinic… Read more
Surprise Celebration for Local Firefighter Completing Radiation Treatment
In July 2024, Ryan Johnston, a paid firefighter with the McDonald Volunteer Fire Department in Washington County, was diagnosed with a glioma, a cancerous brain… Read more
5,000 hearts, 5,000 second chances, 5,000 miracles
On Oct. 22, UPMC Western Maryland cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Mark Nelson and his team performed the program’s 5,000th open heart surgery. This milestone is the… Read more