A mutated gene found in more than 20% to 30% of breast cancer recurrences may help tumors become more aggressive and promote metastasis, according to… Read more
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To Fluoride or Not to Fluoride: Mixed Messages Complicate Oral Health Choices for Appalachian Moms
Mothers from Pittsburgh and throughout West Virginia receive conflicting information — and disinformation — about the use of fluoride to promote healthy teeth, leading to… Read more
Antibiotic Overuse Curbed at Community Hospitals Through Innovative UPMC Program
Antimicrobials – such as the antibiotic penicillin – are frequently used to treat infections and infectious diseases. They are also one of the few medical… Read more
Affordable Health Care Advocates from Pitt and UPMC Receive Invitation to Attend White House Event
Amy Raslevich got the surprise of her life two weeks ago when she received an out of the blue FaceTime call from former President Barack Obama to… Read more
What is Palliative Care? How is it Different From Hospice?
When most people hear the term palliative care, they look worried or confused. Introducing myself to patients and families as a palliative medicine physician, I commonly… Read more