Those unlucky enough to be infected by the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus (CHIKV) often find themselves debilitated for months or even years by painful joint and… Read more
Category: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Infectious disease research in children leads to an investigation into the mysteries of emphysema in adults
Scientific research rarely follows a straight line. And Dr. Brian Campfield’s latest study, recently published online and scheduled for an upcoming print issue of the… Read more
NOW – Episode 26
In the 26th episode of NOW, the spirit of Halloween is delivered to patients who might not otherwise make it out trick-or-treating; community members… Read more
Color within the … Flu Virus?
This flu season, scientists want the public to have a little fun with influenza – and hopefully learn something in the process. Dr. Seema Lakdawala,… Read more
Raising Funds to Raise Hope
When 11-month-old JT Borofka of Salinas, California, was diagnosed with an extremely rare disease, his family felt shocked, confused and desperate for answers. JT’s diagnosis… Read more