Pain and itch have an interesting relationship. If you are bitten by a mosquito, you can ease the itch by scratching your skin. And if… Read more
Author: Mike Yates
Pregnancy Diary: When is it More Than Morning Sickness?
I first learned about hyperemesis gravidarum in graduate school, years before I had any plans to get pregnant. One of my professors assigned Atul Gawande’s… Read more
UPMC’s Palliative and Supportive Institute Honored
UPMC‘s Palliative and Supportive Institute (PSI) has won the silver award at the Fine Awards for Teamwork Excellence in Health Care, an annual event sponsored… Read more
UPMC’s Conti Brings Shoes, Health Screenings to Needy
UPMC orthopaedic surgeon Stephen Conti, M.D., his family and fellow foot-care professionals have brought to Pittsburgh a national non-profit movement that they continue to grow called… Read more
Thanksgiving, By the Numbers
Planning on having a few extra helpings of your favorite Thanksgiving dishes today? Here’s some food for thought as you sit down to enjoy that… Read more