New research from the University of Pittsburgh uncovers how inhaled house dust mites, a common trigger of allergic asthma, activate the immune system and drive… Read more
Category: allergies
‘Black Sheep’ of Helper T Cells May Hold Key to Precision Allergy Treatment
A new Nature Immunology study led by University of Pittsburgh and National Institutes of Health researchers sheds light on how a rare type of helper… Read more
Know Your Allergies: National Penicillin Allergy Day
On this day in 1928, Alexander Flemming discovered penicillin. This was a big change in how medical professionals approached treating infections at the time, and… Read more
Tour for a Cure: UPMC Efforts Increase Amid Cure League’s 2nd Year
A few weeks ago, UPMC announced that three international leaders in treatment and research have been hired to raise both the level of clinical care… Read more
UPMC Offers Resources for Allergy Sufferers
Medical Director, Allergy and Clinical Immunology (Oakland Campus) Chief, Allergy-Immunology (Shadyside Campus) Autumn means back to school, cooler weather and fall foliage. Unfortunately, for many… Read more