Could restoring insulin sensitivity help reduce symptoms of depression in people with treatment-resistant bipolar disorder? Judging from the results of a small, proof-of-concept clinical trial… Read more
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Weight Gain Years Before Pregnancy Linked to Excess Gain During Pregnancy, Pitt Study Finds
Pregnancy weight gain above recommendations is linked with bad health outcomes for both mom and baby. A new study found that packing on pounds in… Read more
Emergency Medical Services and UPMC: Working Together To Answer The Call
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers are the first step in providing world-class care throughout UPMC’s system. “If there is not an effective partnership and teamwork… Read more
COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 5: Preparing Parents
With the possible authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 years old, Dr. Andrew Nowalk, clinical director of Infectious Disease at UPMC… Read more
UPMC Mercy Recognizes National Burn Awareness Week with “Burning Issues in the Kitchen”
Burns and other injuries in the kitchen are common, and the cause is usually due to multi-tasking. This observation is from the experts at UPMC… Read more