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
Category: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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
Contact Lens Care: How to Safely Enjoy Spring Break
Millions of Americans wear contact lenses, yet proper safety precautions are not often discussed. This week, while many college students are on spring break, the… Read more
Zika May Not Be the Only Virus to Harm Fetuses
Zika may not be the only mosquito-borne virus that can harm fetuses, according to a new study from the Washington University School of Medicine and… Read more