When Marge Hammer first volunteered at UPMC Passavant 50 years ago, she likely had no idea she was starting a legacy for her family. Beginning… Read more
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UPMC Pursues ‘Lean’ Quality Approach in Italy to Better Care for Patients
UPMC-managed ISMETT is hosting its second international quality symposium in Palermo, Italy, on Oct. 30, with a focus on the “Lean Six Sigma approach to… Read more
NOW – Episode 25
In the 25th episode of NOW, researchers discover that β-blockers could supplement surgery to regenerate infant heart muscle and mitigate the lasting effects of congenital… Read more
Color within the … Flu Virus?
This flu season, scientists want the public to have a little fun with influenza – and hopefully learn something in the process. Dr. Seema Lakdawala,… Read more
No Electricity Required – Spontaneous ‘Kiss and Run’ Neuropeptide Release
The brain is an electrochemical device. To process information or change behavior, neurons become electrically active and release chemicals, which travel to other neurons that… Read more