The announcement of actor Bruce Willis’ aphasia diagnosis is raising awareness of a common condition that few people recognize. More than two million Americans are… Read more
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When Doctors Receive Alerts for Treating Heart Condition, More Black Patients Get Life-Saving Therapy
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
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