Each type of cell in the human body — such as those in eye, kidney or immune cells — expresses a unique combination of genes…. Read more
Category: University of Pittsburgh Department of Medicine
Before non-invasive brain stimulation becomes widespread, rigorous experiments are needed, researchers say
Despite what enthusiasts might say, we can’t rush into using new brain stimulation technologies to cure diseases and treat pain until we fully understand how… Read more
UPMC Investigators Participate in ED-INNOVATION Trial as Part of Larger NIH Initiative
UPMC Mercy was selected as one of 30 emergency department (ED) sites across the U.S. to participate in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Helping… Read more
Pitt Researchers Advocate for Advance Care Planning for Substance Use Disorder Patients
In a paper published by the Journal of General Internal Medicine, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine ask fellow physicians the question,… Read more
In the Pit of the Eye, Researcher Looks for Clues to Treat Vision Diseases
If those reading this and seeing a crisp, clear screen, thank your fovea. Fovea, Latin for “pit”, is a depression in the back of the… Read more