On this day in 1928, Alexander Flemming discovered penicillin. This was a big change in how medical professionals approached treating infections at the time, and… Read more
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What Can COVID-19 Teach Us About Drug Shortages During a Global Emergency?
During a global pandemic, countries world-wide run the risk of drug shortages due to supply chain disruption. The current COVID-19 pandemic has brought attention to… Read more
Staving off a ‘Silent’ Disease: Kidney-CHAMP Study Launches
Nearly eight years ago, Ruth Tisak received an unexpected diagnosis: She had chronic kidney disease caused by arthritis medication, and her kidneys were functioning at… Read more
Pitt Pharmacy’s OverdoseFreePA Project Expands
OverdoseFreePA, a collaboration among six partner organizations and 16 Pennsylvania communities, has expanded its resources for all Pennsylvanians to learn more about overdose and the… Read more
Pitt Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine Win National Contest to Improve Medication Adherence
The National Consumers League and its partners announced students from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and Pitt School of Medicine have won the… Read more