Patients with epithelial ovarian cancer, one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers, who lived in disadvantaged neighborhoods had a worse chance of survival compared to those… Read more
Category: University of Pittsburgh
Feeling Itchy? Study Suggests Novel Way to Treat Inflammatory Skin Conditions
A new approach to treat rosacea and other inflammatory skin conditions could be on the horizon, according to a University of Pittsburgh study published today… Read more
Opioids Interfere with Cancer Immunotherapy but These Drugs Could Help
Opioids are often first-line treatments for cancer-related pain, but they can suppress the immune system and reduce the effectiveness of immunotherapy. New research from the… Read more
New Pitt Dental Medicine Specialty Practice Opens at UPMC Montefiore
The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has opened the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Prosthodontics specialty practice at UPMC Montefiore. This new clinic… Read more
New Insights Reveal How House Dust Mites Trigger Allergic Asthma by Activating the Immune System
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