Death from childbirth or other pregnancy-related causes is often a concern of pregnant women, and today in the U.S., maternal mortality remains a growing epidemic…. Read more
Category: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Study Shows Preterm Birth May Predict Heart Disease Risk in Women
When someone hears of a preterm birth, their main concern is the health and well-being of the baby, not the long-term health implications for the… Read more
Dr. Freddie Fu Honored by Alma Mater
Dr. Freddie Fu, professor and chairman of the department of orthopaedic surgery at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC, has received the 2018… Read more
Pitt Honors 5 Medical Pioneers
From treating breast cancer to developing the polio vaccine, many innovative discoveries that shape modern day medical care came out of the University of Pittsburgh… Read more
Researchers Address Critical Gap in Lung Disease Care
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive life-limiting lung disease with no known cure, affects approximately 128,000 individuals in the U.S. annually. Average survival for patients… Read more