The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is celebrating a monumental achievement with the election of three distinguished faculty members to the National Academy of… Read more
Category: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Nature’s Own “Off Switch” for Chronic Pain
“Some people have an injury or a surgery, and they go on to be pain free for the rest of their lives. Other people develop… Read more
Preventing Limb Loss from Peripheral Artery Disease
When Dr. Lindsey Olivere sees patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD)—a narrowing of blood vessels in the extremities that is a leading cause of amputations—they… Read more
“Overinflated Balloons:” Study Reveals How Cellular Waste Disposal System Deals with Stress
New research, published today in the journal Science, shows how lysosomes — organelles that act like cells’ waste disposal system — respond to stress by… Read more
First-of-its-Kind Study Suggests that Mindfulness and Brain Stimulation Could Reduce Bladder Leaks
Arriving home after a long day may be a relief, but for some people, seeing their front door or inserting a key into the lock… Read more