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
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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
UPMC Notified of National Medical Exchange Concern
UPMC has been notified by Epic Systems, UPMC’s electronic health records vendor, that a health information network may have improperly accessed medical records of some… Read more
Study Finds Targeted and Behavior Management Approaches Both Effective for Adult Concussion Recovery
A new randomized clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and collaborating institutions found that adults recovering from mild traumatic brain injury… Read more