Randy Jernejcic, M.D., a veteran health care leader with experience in China, will start as chief executive officer of the first UPMC-managed hospital in Chengdu,… Read more
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Patient’s English Proficiency May Limit Early Diagnosis of Heart Disease
Language barriers can create a unique and dangerous gap in the quality of care for people who may have cardiovascular disease, according to new research… Read more
Measuring tiny eye movements can help identify vision impairments after concussions
For up to 3 million Americans each year, what was supposed to be a fun day at the ski slopes, at a playground or on… Read more
From Delta to Omicron, Here’s How Scientists Know Which Coronavirus Variants are Circulating in the US
The omicron variant quickly took over the global coronavirus landscape after it was first reported in South Africa in late November, 2021. The U.S. became the 24th… Read more
UPMC Children’s Hospital Prepares for Omicron Surge
With more children needing hospitalization due to the Omicron variant, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has allocated additional rooms for the treatment of COVID-19 to… Read more