As a child, Dr. Ed Goralczyk knew he wanted to be a physician. He drew inspiration from his mother, who was a nurse, his grade… Read more
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Immunotherapy for Gum Disease? Study in Mice Shows Promise
Targeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodontal disease (PD), a common but serious disease of the gums, according to new research from the… Read more
How Patient Data Brings Life-Changing Medicine to Central Pennsylvania
Each year, thousands of patients visit UPMC hospitals, outpatient centers and specialty and primary care offices – generating thousands of datasets in the process. Whether… Read more
Itching for connection: Pitt scientists identify a network of spinal cord neurons that encode itch
Itch is a socially contagious sensation that is familiar to all – but which nerve cells are involved in conveying itch from the skin to… Read more
Pitt Study Identifies Potential New Treatment for Liver Fibrosis
New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy sheds light on the processes that lead to liver fibrosis and suggests a novel treatment… Read more