Romanian prince Vlad III of Wallachia, popularly known as Vlad Dracula, is famous for his aversion to sunlight – a trait that gave rise to… Read more
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Antibiotic Overuse Curbed at Community Hospitals Through Innovative UPMC Program
Antimicrobials – such as the antibiotic penicillin – are frequently used to treat infections and infectious diseases. They are also one of the few medical… Read more
When Doctors Receive Alerts for Treating Heart Condition, More Black Patients Get Life-Saving Therapy
For patients suffering from severe cardiomyopathy, which makes it hard for the heart to pump blood throughout the body, a device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator… Read more
No Joke: The Benefits of Laughing Out Loud
Experts suggest a little laughter each day to build resiliency, improve health, and find more joy. Andrea Brown, M.A., community program educator at UPMC Western… Read more
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Recognizes 24 UPMC Hospitals for LGBTQ Patient Care
Twenty-four UPMC hospitals have been recognized for their LGBTQ patient care policies and practices by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation— the country’s largest LGBTQ… Read more