Ann Jackovich was working recently with a patient at UPMC McKeesport who was diagnosed with schizophrenia; her condition had her pacing, fidgeting, acting out. There… Read more
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For PKU Research, Pigs Could Be the New Stand-In for People
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a congenital disease in which patients lack an enzyme that breaks down the amino acid Phenylalanine (Phe). Untreated, PKU leads to intellectual… Read more
How to Have a Happy, Healthy Halloween Despite COVID-19
Halloween masks might look a little different this year but careful measures to stay safe from COVID-19 can ensure a happy, healthy holiday. “I think… Read more
Study Shows Flu Vaccine Prevents Severe Illness in Children
Every year, from fall to early spring, the flu causes up to 40,000 hospitalizations among U.S. children. Yet, although the Centers for Disease Control and… Read more
UPMC Children’s Fights Food Insecurity in Western Pennsylvania
In the U.S., 1 in 9 people struggle with hunger, largely as a result of food insecurity— the inability to provide food for every member… Read more