For patients suffering from severe cardiomyopathy, which makes it hard for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, a device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator… Read more
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NOW – Episode 55
UPMC NOW is in a celebratory mood with Episode 55 showcasing UPMC Presbyterian’s first Magnet Call, a new clinic bringing world class health care to… Read more
No Joke: The Benefits of Laughing Out Loud
Experts suggest a little laughter each day to build resiliency, improve health, and find more joy. Andrea Brown, M.A., community program educator at UPMC Western… Read more
Concentrated Saline Improves Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
When people think about traumatic brain injury, or TBI, most picture professional football players, their bodies slamming hard against the ground. But severe brain trauma—due… Read more
FDA authorizes 2nd COVID-19 Vaccine Booster for Older Adults; UPMC Ready to Provide More Shots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized a second booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for people 50 and… Read more