A few days after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency, 20-year-old Autumn DelMonaco and her family embarked on a 152-day journey that left… Read more
Author: Andrea Kunicky
Pitt Scientists Find Clues, Possible Treatment for Vision Loss Caused by Herpes Virus Infection
The pastel colors of the evening sky, the bright plumage of a rare bird, a delicate flower growing through the concrete – we experience the… Read more
In the Fight: Bridging Pittsburgh and Portland to Provide Comprehensive COVID Care
Chelsea and her father, Rick, had always been close, talking a few times a week despite Chelsea being at home in Portland, Oregon, and Rick… Read more
Making the ‘Mask Ask’ of Your Family and Friends
When it comes to the potential spread of COVID-19, gatherings with people from outside your household contain an element of risk. With that in mind, the safest… Read more
Why Do Older People Heal More Slowly?
I recently visited an 83-year-old patient in the hospital after EMTs rushed her to the ER with an infected leg wound. Her ordeal started inconspicuously… Read more