When it comes to the potential spread of COVID-19, gatherings with people from outside your household contain an element of risk. With that in mind, the safest… Read more
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Why Do Older People Heal More Slowly?
I recently visited an 83-year-old patient in the hospital after EMTs rushed her to the ER with an infected leg wound. Her ordeal started inconspicuously… Read more
Pass the Turkey, Not the Virus
As COVID-19 infections continue to increase around the country, it’s important to consider whether a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is the safest way to celebrate this… Read more
UPMC Prepares to Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines
With three promising COVID-19 vaccines expected to be approved soon, UPMC is coordinating internally and with colleagues at the state and federal levels to distribute… Read more
What Rapid COVID-19 Tests Mean
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced an emergency use authorization for a new, rapid at-home COVID-19 test. This is a big step toward… Read more