Liver disease often progresses quietly with few symptoms until it becomes advanced. Early evaluation can make the difference between careful monitoring and prevention or the need… Read more
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Study Identifies Hormone-Driven Mechanism Behind Rare Pediatric Brain Tumor
Most cancers are driven by genetic changes that help cancer cells grow out of control. Those unusual changes often help physicians characterize a disease and,… Read more
UPMC Notified of National Medical Exchange Concern
UPMC has been notified by Epic Systems, UPMC’s electronic health records vendor, that a health information network may have improperly accessed medical records of some… Read more
Study Finds Targeted and Behavior Management Approaches Both Effective for Adult Concussion Recovery
A new randomized clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and collaborating institutions found that adults recovering from mild traumatic brain injury… Read more
Global Rotations, Local Impact: Preparing Physicians for Rural Primary Care
Lights flickered and rain pounded on the tin roof while University of Pittsburgh fourth-year medical student Tom Rubino focused intently on stitching up the man’s hand. The… Read more