Although a vaccine could be the ultimate solution to curb the COVID-19 pandemic and stop future ones, it will not be 100% effective. If it… Read more
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Substance Use Disorder Linked to Severe Health Problems in Pregnant Women
Pregnant women who use opioids and amphetamines have a higher risk of severe health problems during pregnancy than women who do not use these drugs,… Read more
Twindemic: UPMC prepares for Flu and COVID-19
UPMC is preparing for the challenges associated with flu season overlapping with the COVID-19 pandemic. With countries in the Southern Hemisphere reporting a milder flu… Read more
Know Your Allergies: National Penicillin Allergy Day
On this day in 1928, Alexander Flemming discovered penicillin. This was a big change in how medical professionals approached treating infections at the time, and… Read more
After the Storm: UPMC’s Critical Illness Recovery Center Focuses on Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
Early this year, when the world was first coming to grips with the spread of COVID-19 and the challenges it would present, Dr. Brad Butcher,… Read more