“Restrained” T cells — those with reduced functionality — help limit progression of Type 1 diabetes in mice, according to a new study that suggests… Read more
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UPMC International Names New Leaders to Strengthen Global Network
As UPMC continues to strengthen the integration of its international operations, the health system today announced that Irish executive David Beirne has assumed the new… Read more
Mommy & Me: Newborns Celebrate Mother’s Day at UPMC
Although moms are celebrated every day at UPMC, newborns wore adorable “Mommy & Me” matching hats and headbands to remind moms just how special they… Read more
On the Hunt for a Cure to the Disease that Gave Rise to Vampire Legends
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
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


