A gene called Myc (pronounced “mick”) that is among the most important drivers of cancer in both mice and humans also plays a newly discovered… Read more
Tag: pediatrics
UPMC Pediatrician Explains Myocarditis
As more and more young people receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, some parents question if myocarditis — an inflammation of the heart muscle — may… Read more
Helping Kids Cope During Uncertain Times
The uncertainty of the past few months has taken a toll on everyone, with both COVID-19 and political tensions plaguing the nation. For children, it… Read more
Study Shows Flu Vaccine Prevents Severe Illness in Children
Every year, from fall to early spring, the flu causes up to 40,000 hospitalizations among U.S. children. Yet, although the Centers for Disease Control and… Read more
Kids, Cancer and Superbugs: Study Investigates How Bacteria Mutate in Vulnerable Patients
Antibiotic-resistant infections – caused by so-called “superbugs” – are a leading threat to human health worldwide and pose a particular risk to people with immune… Read more