Monday, January 06, 2003Animal Cloning Pioneers Demand Credible EvidenceIn reaction to the recent claim by Clonaid that it had produced the first human clone, three international cloning experts emphasized that current cloning techniques have been shown to seriously compromise the health of cloned offspring. Thursday, January 09, 2003Grant Funds Research to Develop Microbicide Barrier to HIVThe National Institutes of Health has awarded a grant to the University of Pittsburgh and Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) to fund research aimed at developing a microbicide barrier to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Friday, January 17, 2003University Of Pittsburgh Stem Cell Research FundedUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine received grants from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases at the National Institutes of Health to fund studies that target the use of stem cells to treat disease. Sunday, January 19, 2003Pitt Study Finds Carbon Monoxide has Therapeutic BenefitsStudy finds exposing rats to low levels of carbon monoxide prior to aorta transplantation prevents arteriosclerosis associated with chronic organ rejection and can also suppress stenosis after balloon-angioplasty-induced carotid artery injury. Thursday, January 30, 2003UPMC Researchers Are First To Study Recovery From Mild ConcussionHigh school athletes who sustained even mild concussions showed significant decline in memory processing and other symptoms within one week post-injury, in a study conducted by researchers at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
Monday, February 03, 2003Sepsis On The Rise In The United StatesSevere sepsis, the leading cause of death in Americas non-coronary intensive care units, is a rapidly growing problem in the United States in terms of the number of patients afflicted by the condition and the complexity of their cases. Wednesday, February 05, 2003Hormone PTHrP Leads to Significant Increase in Bone MineralLarge doses of a bone anabolic hormone called PTHrP increases spine bone mineral density in post-menopausal women by almost five percent in only three months, according to a study at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Thursday, February 27, 2003UPMC St. Margaret Announces Construction of New Medical ComplexOfficials from UPMC today announced that construction will begin next month on a 34,000 sq. ft. two-story medical complex in Natrona Heights that will house a comprehensive cancer center, outpatient diagnostic imaging services, and physician offices.
Monday, March 03, 2003UPMC Receives Two Achievement Awards for Combating BioterrorismThe University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has received two achievement awards from the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) for its efforts to protect patients, hospitalstaff and the general community against bioterrorism. Monday, March 03, 2003Pitts School Of Dental Medicine Receives $6.3 Million NIH GrantResearchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, in cooperation with West Virginia University's School of Dentistry, have received a grant to determine factors that contribute to oral health disparities in Appalachia. Wednesday, March 26, 2003Pitts School of Pharmacy Professor Writes Pharmacy PreparednessFree copies of a book written to help pharmacy departments devise an emergency preparedness plan to deal with a potential chemical or biological attack were recently distributed to 6,500 pharmacies throughout the United States.
Wednesday, April 30, 2003UPMC Researchers Studying Effects Of InsomniaResearchers at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center have received a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to study the causes, effects and treatment of insomnia.
Monday, May 05, 2003Noted Stem Cell Scientist Joins University Of Pittsburgh FacultyA noted researcher from France has joined the faculty of the University of Pittsburgh with appointments in the School of Medicine, the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI). Tuesday, May 13, 2003Children Should Have First Oral Health Risk Assessment at Six MonthsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tooth decay may be the most common infectious disease among children, with more than 40 percent of children in the United States experiencing tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten. Monday, May 19, 2003Two Genes Found To Influence AnorexiaAn international team of researchers has identified two genes associated with anorexia in families and patients with the eating disorder. Monday, May 19, 2003Age May Play Role In Recovery Following Sports-Related ConcussionsIn the study to examine age as a factor, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) sports concussion researchers found that high school athletes demonstrated prolonged memory dysfunction requiring longer recovery compared to college athletes.
Tuesday, July 01, 2003New Radiotherapy Strategy Improves Survival For Lung Cancer PatientsStudy results presented by Chandra P. Belani, M.D. demonstrate that a new therapeutic radiation strategy for non-small cell lung cancer the most common form of the disease leads to improved survival for lung cancer patients with locally advanced disease. Wednesday, July 02, 2003Pitt Researchers Single Out Genes For Major DepressionResearchers at the University of Pittsburgh have completed the first survey of the entire human genome for genes that affect the susceptibility of individuals to developing clinical depression. Monday, July 21, 2003Amnesia, Confusion May Signal ConcussionLoss of consciousness may not be the main indicator of a concussion, according to new research released today at the 29th Annual Meeting of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine.
Friday, August 29, 2003Grant Renews Funding of Research Toward Cloning PrimatesThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded nearly $6.4 million to the Pittsburgh Development Center, which is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, to fund investigation aimed at overcoming obstacles to cloning nonhuman primates.
Monday, September 01, 2003The 2003 CRM EliteCRM magazine is a leading source for strategic news, research, products, and services pertaining to the business philosophy known as "customer relationship management."
Wednesday, October 01, 2003UPMC Shadyside Dedicates Its New Posner TowerUPMC and community leaders gathered today to thank Henry and Helen Posner and their family for a gift that is transforming patient care at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Friday, October 10, 2003UPMC St. Margaret Breaks Ground for New Emergency DepartmentU.S. Senator Arlen Specter today joined the UPMC St. Margaret, local government officials, and emergency medical services personnel to break ground for an expanded emergency department at UPMC St. Margaret at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2003Hamot Joins UPMC Health Plan NetworkUPMC Health Plan and Hamot Health Foundation have reached an agreement that adds Hamot Medical Center of Erie to the HealthPlan's growing network of contracted facilities and physicians. Thursday, October 16, 2003Use of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Prevent Breast CancerCholesterol-lowering medications may help to prevent breast cancer in older women, according to study findings published by University of Pittsburgh researchers in the October issue of the Journal of Womens Health. Monday, October 27, 2003Healthy Hearts Predict Ideal, Healthy Old AgeTaking steps to prevent heart disease is the best way to ensure a better-than-average, healthy old age, according to University of Pittsburgh researchers in a paper published in the October 27 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.
Monday, November 17, 2003Protein Biomarkers Accurately and Quickly Diagnose ALSDetection of protein abnormalities in cerebrospinal fluid of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may allow physicians to more rapidly diagnose and better monitor drug efficacy in clinical trials for the disease.
Monday, December 01, 2003Karing for KidsThis holiday season, UPMC Health Plan employees played Santa to more than 100children in need through the Karing for Kids Holiday Project. Wednesday, December 03, 2003UPMC Health Plan Helps To Feed Area's NeedyThanksgiving Day favorites such as cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie filling as well as everyday necessities such as shampoo and toothpaste were all included in the boxes of needed items that UPMC employees donated to the Food Bank at St. Paul's Cathedral. Friday, December 12, 2003UPMC Health Plan Earns Excellent Rating from NCQAUPMC Health Plan has earned the highest accreditation status possible from The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). The Health Plan received the "excellent" rating the first year it was eligible for a full review by the NCQA.
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