In a change that is expected to accelerate the translation of medical research into better patient care, UPMC-managed ISMETT now counts the Ri.MED Foundation as… Read more
Category: transplant
Experts Tackle Aspiration in Lung Transplant Patients
A study led by researchers from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh aimed to minimize the risk of postoperative aspiration – food and liquid entering… Read more
UPMC-Managed ISMETT Expands Sicilian Hospital, Celebrates 20th Anniversary
ISMETT, a leading transplant center managed by UPMC in Palermo, Sicily, has recently expanded to offer more high-specialty services to children and adults. The new additions bring ISMETT’s… Read more
Stitching Together Tributes of Love
It’s difficult for Nancy Olson to pick a favorite. Each of the roughly 40 cloth squares she has stitched together to make two vibrant quilts… Read more
Pitt-Developed Artificial Lung Shows Promise in Animal Model
University of Pittsburgh researchers have developed and tested a wearable artificial lung that eventually could be used by patients with advanced lung disease. The new device,… Read more