The medical director of the UPMC Palliative and Supportive Institute has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative… Read more
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Study: Older Men Need Skin Cancer Screenings, Too
Men age 50 and older are not properly heeding skin care advice, according to the findings of a study out today by Laura Ferris, M.D.,… Read more
Rare Disease Day Promotes Awareness, Research, Hope
What do spinocerebellar ataxias, dystonia and porphyria have in common? They are among 7,000 rare diseases identified in the United States. About 80 percent of these diseases… Read more
Know the Signs: Eating Disorders Cause Long Term Damage
Did you know that 20 million women and 10 million men will suffer from an eating disorder at some point during their lifetime? Eating disorders… Read more
Metal Coils May Bring Relief to Emphysema Sufferers
A full, deep breath is but a memory. The last walk with the dogs or solo trip to the grocery store? Those might prove difficult… Read more