Following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, residents of the surrounding communities have questions about their health. Health experts from the… Read more
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How vinyl chloride, chemical released in the Ohio train derailment, can damage the liver – it’s used to make PVC plastics
Vinyl chloride – the chemical in several of the train cars that derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023 – can wreak… Read more
Pitt and UPMC Play Key Role in Ambitious Federal Initiative to Create Artificial Dried Whole Blood
Imagine a battlefield medic rushing up to a battered soldier. Now picture an emergency medical technician racing toward an overturned car off a rural road.… Read more
Cold Weather Brings Itchy, Irritated, Dry and Scaly Skin – Here’s how to Treat Eczema and Other Skin Conditions and When to see a Doctor
In many parts of the U.S., the winter months bring frigid temperatures and drier conditions that can wreak havoc on the skin. The primary role… Read more
UPMC Receives Prestigious Award for Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
UPMC has been selected as a 2023 Catalyst Award recipient for significantly increasing representation of women and people of color in executive roles. UPMC is… Read more