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January
- Tuesday, January 03, 2006Little Known Dna Repair Enzyme May Be A Tumor Suppressor GeneThe DNA in our cells is constantly being bombarded by environmental, chemical and cellular insults.
- Thursday, January 05, 2006Michael J. Fox Foundation Grant Funds Major Gene Therapy AdvanceAn innovative gene therapy approach pioneered by Pennsylvania-based RheoGene Inc. will be further refined and tested in preliminary clinical trials within four years, thanks to a grant from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
- Monday, January 09, 2006Two Pathways Found That Lead To Alzheimer’s DiseaseMild cognitive impairment exists in two different forms, according to a study published today by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the University of California, Los Angeles in the Archives of Neurology.
- Monday, January 09, 2006Newer Football Helmet Design May Reduce Incidence Of ConcussionsNewer football helmet technology and design may reduce the incidence of concussions in high school football players, according to results from the first phase of a three-year study by the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.
- Tuesday, January 10, 2006Gretchen M. Ahrendt, M.D., Joins Magee-Womens Hospital To Head Breast Surgical ServicesGretchen M. Ahrendt, M.D., breast specialist and surgeon, has joined the department of surgery, division of surgical oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, as visiting associate professor.
- Wednesday, January 11, 2006Mental Stress May Lead To Heart DiseaseMost people believe that stress plays a role in heart disease.
- Wednesday, January 11, 2006Advanced Genomics And Proteomics Improve The Diagnosis And Treatment Of A Deadly Lung DiseaseUniversity of Pittsburgh researchers report that a serious, life-threatening form of pulmonary fibrosis, called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, lacks all the hallmarks of inflammation and is probably unnecessarily treated with anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Monday, January 23, 2006WPIC Seeking Parents With Bipolar Disorder For Research StudyResearchers at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC are seeking parents who have bipolar disorder and their children to participate in a study of bipolar disorder in families.
- Monday, January 23, 2006NFL Players Show More Rapid Recovery From Concussions Than High School PlayersNFL players showed more rapid recovery from concussions than high school football players in a research study undertaken by the NFL’s Committee on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI).
- Wednesday, January 25, 20062006 Bernard Fisher Lecture To Feature Oncologist Known For Innovative Cancer Drug StrategiesLarry Norton, M.D., a leader in the development of chemotherapeutic regimens for breast cancer, will deliver the 2006 Bernard Fisher Lecture in honor of University of Pittsburgh pioneering breast cancer researcher, Bernard Fisher, M.D..
- Wednesday, January 25, 2006First Bernard Fisher Professor Of Surgery Appointed At University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineThe University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine has named David L. Bartlett, M.D., professor of surgery and chief of the division of surgical oncology at the school, as its inaugural Dr. Bernard Fisher Professor of Surgery.
- Thursday, January 26, 2006Vaccine Provides 100 Percent Protection Against Avian Flu VirusUniversity of Pittsburgh researchers announced they have genetically engineered an avian flu vaccine from the critical components of the deadly H5N1 virus that completely protected mice and chickens from infection.
February
- Monday, February 06, 2006Course Of Bipolar Disorder In Youths Described For The First TimeChildren with bipolar disorder experience more enduring and rapidly changing symptoms of the disease than adults, according to a study that maps the clinical progression of each of the three sub-types of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents.
- Monday, February 13, 2006Transplant Pioneer Thomas E. Starzl Receives National Medal Of Science From President George W. BushUniversity of Pittsburgh transplant pioneer Thomas E. Starzl, M.D., Ph.D., known as the father of transplantation, has received the 2004 National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest scientific honor.
- Tuesday, February 14, 2006Brain Stimulation Study May Help Stroke SurvivorsPhysicians at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are participating in a multicenter study that may help stroke survivors gain greater use of their arms and hands by electrically stimulating the brain during physical rehabilitation.
- Wednesday, February 15, 2006Vaccine Study For Brain Tumors Targets Multiple AntigensA new vaccine approach being studied at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) is using multiple antigens to bring about an immune response to brain tumors, or gliomas.
- Wednesday, February 22, 2006Mon-Yough Seniors To Give Input On AgingUniversity of Pittsburgh Healthy Aging Study To Provide Data That Could Influence The Health of Seniors Nationwide
- Thursday, February 23, 2006UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program Director Dr. Mark Lovell Is Keynote Speaker At South African Sports ConferenceMark R. Lovell, Ph.D. , director of the UPMC’s Sports Medicine Concussion Program and developer of ImPACT ™, is a keynote speaker at this year’s international Growing Sportsman seminar on Feb. 24 in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa.
- Saturday, February 25, 2006Common Treatment For Osteoporosis May Help Men With Prostate Cancer Suffering From Bone LossMen with prostate cancer who experience bone loss from cancer treatment could benefit from a weekly oral therapy commonly given to women with osteoporosis.
- Monday, February 27, 2006Squeezing The Pain Away: Enhanced External Counterpulsation Reduces AnginaPatients with angina (chest pain) and left ventricular dysfunction respond very well to treatment using enhanced external counter pulsation (EECP) , with little or no future heart failure events.
- Tuesday, February 28, 2006Study Of Dinosaurs And Other Fossils Part Of Plan By Medical SchoolBack pain, knee problems, hernias – these are just a few of today’s more common medical ailments whose roots can be traced back millions of years.
March
- Friday, March 03, 2006Omega 3 Fatty Acids Influence Mood, Impulsivity And PersonalityOmega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may influence mood, personality and behavior, according to results of a study presented today by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers.
- Friday, March 03, 2006Senator Rick Santorum Announces Funding For Soldier Treatment And Regeneration ConsortiumU.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) today announced $1 million in congressionally directed funding for medical research to improve treatment of soldiers wounded in combat.
- Friday, March 10, 2006Biomedical Science Tower Being Renamed In Honor Of Dr. StarzlAt a small gathering today University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg made a surprise announcement: Pitt’s first Biomedical Science Tower, one of the University’s premier research buildings, will be renamed in honor of Dr. Starzl.
- Monday, March 13, 2006Diabetic Patients Often Overestimate Healthy Body WeightHeavier patients with diabetes are more likely to overestimate their “healthiest” body weight compared to those of normal weight, according to a study published in the current issue of Diabetes Care.
- Wednesday, March 15, 2006School Of Dental Medicine Faculty, Students To Give Kids A SmilePoor oral health can have a significant effect on a child’s overall health, yet research suggests that dental care is the most common unmet health need in American children.
- Wednesday, March 15, 2006Long-Term Antidepressant Therapy Best Treatment For Depression In Old AgeAntidepressant treatment is the most effective way to prevent recurrence of depression in people over the age of 70, according to results of University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine research.
- Wednesday, March 22, 2006UPMC Cancer Centers And Jameson Health System Announce Opening Of The UPMC/Jameson Cancer CenterNew center to bring state-of-the-art cancer care and added expertise to the region.
- Thursday, March 23, 2006Depression That Doesn’t Respond To One Drug May Respond To AnotherOne in four people with treatment resistant depression will do better by switching to a different antidepressant and one in three will benefit from adding an additional drug to their current antidepressant therapy.
- Thursday, March 23, 20062006 Laureate Lecture Series Schedule Features Nobel LaureateThe 2006 Senior Vice Chancellor’s Laureate Lecture Series at the University of Pittsburgh features four acclaimed biomedical researchers, including one whose work with nitric oxide as a signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system won him a Nobel Prize
- Sunday, March 26, 2006Researchers Create Pigs That Produce Omega-3 Fatty AcidsResearchers report they have created pigs that produce omega-3 fatty acids, representing the first cloned transgenic livestock in the world that can make the beneficial compound.
- Monday, March 27, 2006Clinical Study To Test Antibody Therapy For Patients With Severe Ulcerative ColitisUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers announced today the start of a global clinical trial evaluating an antibody therapy that could potentially delay the need for surgery for patients with severe ulcerative colitis.
- Tuesday, March 28, 2006University Of Pittsburgh's Center For Minority Health To Hold National Minority Health Month ActivitiesImproving the health status of racial and ethnic minorities, who experience premature illness and death from cancer, diabetes, heart disease and a number of other diseases, is a major concern in today’s public health and medical care environment.
- Wednesday, March 29, 2006New Brain Imaging Technology Maps Cell Activity In Real-TimeReal-time brain mapping and monitoring is considered by many as one of the most exciting developments in neuroscience today.
April
- Saturday, April 01, 2006Brain Imaging Can Predict Effectiveness Of Cognitive BehaviorWhether or not cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) will help a person recover from depression can be predicted through brain imaging, according to research results published by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
- Sunday, April 02, 2006Panel Of Proteins Identified That May Help Diagnose Ovarian Cancer EarlierThe search for a specific protein that could help diagnose ovarian cancer in its early stages has for years eluded researchers who are seeking a reliable and accurate test for the disease.
- Monday, April 03, 2006Omega-3 Fatty Acids Inhibit Growth Of Liver Cancer CellsTwo new studies by a University of Pittsburgh research team suggest that omega-3 fatty acids —substances that are found in high concentrations in fish oils and certain seeds and nuts —significantly inhibit the growth of liver cancer cells.
- Monday, April 03, 2006Awareness And Analysis Of Tobacco Advertising May Go A Long WayMost smokers pick up the habit as adolescents, drawn to cigarettes, in part, by advertisements featuring attractive models in playful poses, or cool movie characters whose mystique is enhanced by the fact that they smoke.
- Tuesday, April 04, 2006Significant Improvement Noted In Diabetes Management Using Chronic Care ModelUniversity of Pittsburgh study published in April issue of Diabetes Care
- Tuesday, April 04, 2006UPMC Joins Italian Government To Create $398 Million Biomedical Research Center In Sicily... announced a partnership with the Italian government, the Region of Sicily and Italy’s National Research Council to create a $398 million (€330 million) Biomedical Research and Biotechnology Center (BRBC), also to be located in Sicily.
- Tuesday, April 04, 2006Fish Oil Supplements Are Safe, Effective Alternative To NSAIDsUniversity of Pittsburgh study results published in Surgical Neurology journal
- Tuesday, April 04, 2006Dietary Agent In Red Chili Pepper May Help Prevent And Slow Deadly CancerA new study suggests that an ingredient in red chili pepper has cancer-fighting properties that prevent or slow the growth of pancreatic cancer tumors implanted in mice.
- Wednesday, April 05, 2006Presence Of Specific Proteins In Abnormal Moles May Indicate Risk For MelanomaFor the first time, researchers studying patients with abnormal moles have identified proteins that could help predict whether such moles will progress into melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
- Wednesday, April 05, 2006More Evidence Of Cancer Fighting Benefit From Nutrients In Certain VegetablesChemicals in cruciferous vegetables appear to stop human prostate cancer cells from growing in mice by affecting the expression of proteins, says a University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute study
- Wednesday, April 05, 2006AIDS-Related Cognitive Impairment Exists In Two Separate FormsCognitive impairment in people with AIDS exists in two forms -- one mild, another severe -- each affecting different areas of the brain, according to the results of a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study.
- Thursday, April 06, 2006UPMC Is The Largest Lung Transplant Center In The United States With Survival Rates Well Above National AverageThe University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is the largest volume lung transplantation center in the United States.
- Monday, April 10, 2006Something To Chew On: Research Provides Clues To Obesity’s Cause And Hints Of New Approach For Curbing AppetiteNew research suggests obesity is due at least in part to an attraction between leptin, the hormone that signals the brain when to stop eating, and a protein more recently associated with heart disease.
- Tuesday, April 11, 2006WPIC Seeking Parents With Bipolar Disorder For Research StudyResearchers at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center are seeking parents who have bipolar disorder and their children to participate in a study of bipolar disorder in families.
- Friday, April 14, 2006Cardiologist Receives Career Development AwardPrem Soman, M.D., Ph.D. has been awarded the 2006 American College of Cardiology Foundation/GE Healthcare Career Development Award in Cardiovascular Imaging.
- Tuesday, April 18, 2006UPMC Signs Laundry Deal With Sodexho And Protects 175 Pittsburgh JobsAn agreement that will protect 175 jobs in Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has contracted with Sodexho, Inc., to clean 19 million pounds of linens annually at a facility in Pittsburgh’s Hill District.
- Thursday, April 20, 2006UPMC Claims 82% Of Pittsburgh Magazine’s Top-Ranked PhysiciansUniversity of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) physicians top the list of Pittsburgh Magazine’s “Top Doctors” survey.
- Monday, April 24, 2006Delivering Chemotherapy In A Gel May Fight Breast Cancer And Help To Reduce Breast DeformityWomen who undergo surgery for breast cancer followed by radiation therapy often experience breast deformities that can only be corrected through reconstructive surgery.
- Friday, April 28, 2006Long-Term Follow-Up Of Type 1 Diabetes Finds Heart Disease Rates Have Not Changed Over Past 30 YearsStudy suggests better lipid and blood pressure control is needed.
May
- Monday, May 01, 2006Cerner and UPMC Launch Innovation InitiativeCerner Corp. (NASDAQ: CERN) and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) announced today that they have agreed to establish a three-year joint initiative to create and commercialize innovative healthcare information technology solutions.
- Friday, May 05, 2006Expert On Cell Signaling Philip Beachy To Present Next LaureatePhilip A. Beachy, Ph.D., of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine will discuss how cell differentiation and the growth and development of malignant cells are influenced by the Hedgehog signaling molecule.
- Friday, May 05, 2006Center For Healthy Aging Invites All Senior Citizens To Participate In Annual Talent ShowSingers, musicians, dancers, quilters and comedians age 50 and older are invited to participate in the annual talent show sponsored by the Center for Healthy Aging at the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.
- Tuesday, May 16, 2006Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Not Associated With Increased Breast Cancer Risk According To Large-Scale StudyStudy also finds that a specific class of statins may actually reduce breast cancer risk in post-menopausal women
- Friday, May 19, 2006Individuals With Depression Sought To Participate In Study Of Acupuncture By UPMC ResearchersThe Center for Integrative Medicine at the UPMC is seeking individuals who have been diagnosed with depression to participate in a study that will evaluate the benefits of acupuncture for depression.
- Saturday, May 20, 2006Anxiety Common In Elderly Yet Often Undiagnosed And UndertreatedAnxiety may be the most common mental disorder experienced by older adults, affecting one in 10 people over the age of 60.
- Monday, May 22, 2006Inability To Complete Quarter-Mile Walk Is Significant PredictorSimple test may have broad applications for assessing physical fitness and preventing disability according to JAMA study.
- Tuesday, May 23, 2006New Approach Provides Potent, Long-Lasting ImmunityThe field of vaccine development is getting a boost from new research that has identified a promising vaccine delivery approach, which in animal studies produced long-term immune protection after just one immunization.
- Wednesday, May 31, 2006Help For Golfers And Cyclists Found In Pitt ResearchHelp for golfers and cyclists can be found in the results of various research studies conducted at the University of Pittsburgh Neuromuscular Research Laboratory.
June
- Thursday, June 01, 2006Gene Silencing Succeeds In Directing Muscle-Derived Stem CellsUniversity of Pittsburgh researchers have demonstrated they can increase the propensity of muscle-derived stem cells (MDSCs) to become bone-forming cells.
- Friday, June 02, 2006Gene Therapy Prevents The Onset Of Diabetic Symptoms In MiceUniversity of Pittsburgh investigators have successfully prevented the onset of elevated blood sugar in diabetes-prone mice by inserting a gene encoding for a cytokine into their insulin-producing cells.
- Saturday, June 03, 2006Gene Therapy Successfully Protects Mice From The Damaging Effects Of Whole-Body IrradiationUPMC researchers have successfully protected mice against the damaging effects that radiation can have on bone marrow using gene therapy.
- Saturday, June 03, 2006Race And Income Converge To Shape Women’s Experiences With Advanced Breast CancerLow-income African-Americans more likely to report physical and social distress
- Saturday, June 03, 2006Gene Therapy Completely Suppresses Ovarian Cancer Growth In Animal ModelUPMC researchers have used gene therapy to either completely abolish or significantly inhibit tumor progression in a mouse model of ovarian cancer.
- Sunday, June 04, 2006Appearance Of Skin Rash Could Predict Response To ChemotherapyLiver cancer patients who developed a rash from treatment lived twice as long as others
- Sunday, June 04, 2006Muscle Bound: Gene Therapy Significantly Accelerates Healing Of Damaged Skeletal Muscle In Experimental ModelUPMC researchers have successfully used gene therapy to accelerate muscle regeneration in experimental animals with muscle damage, suggesting this technique may be a novel and effective approach for improving skeletal muscle healing.
- Monday, June 05, 2006International Congress Of Neuroendocrinology June 19 – 22New clinical and basic science research findings focusing on the interaction between hormones and the brain and its influence on behavior will be presented for the first time.
- Monday, June 05, 2006Patient’s Generosity Leads To Possible Clues For Lung DiseaseIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis progression studied using lung tissue retrieved from newly dead in ‘warm autopsy’
- Tuesday, June 06, 2006African-American Teen Girls Needed To Participate In Focus GroupWhile teenage girls talk to their friends about nearly everything, they still are frequently reluctant to discuss one topic with anyone – abusive dating relationships.
- Tuesday, June 13, 2006The Brain, Hormones And Behavior Focus Of Press BriefingsInternational Congress of Neuroendocrinology to present new research findings
- Wednesday, June 14, 2006UPMC To Open Advanced Medical Simulation Center In ItalyOne of the world’s most advanced simulation centers for medical training is exporting its life-saving expertise to Italy.
- Wednesday, June 14, 2006Manual Chest Compressions Are Better Than Automated For Treatment Of Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Report University Of Pittsburgh Researchers In JAMAStudy performed under protocol for exemption of informed consent to conduct emergency medicine research
- Thursday, June 15, 2006University Of Pittsburgh Study Aims To Improve Survival From Cardiac Arrest And Severe TraumaNotification of community consultation for emergency medicine research
- Monday, June 19, 2006All About Smoking, Eating And Thinking: New Research On The Brain, Hormones And BehaviorInternational Congress of Neuroendocrinology in Pittsburgh June 19-22
- Tuesday, June 20, 2006Why Men Are More Aggressive: What A Mother Should KnowNew research on aggressive and sexual behaviors presented at International Congress of Neuroendocrinology June 19-22
- Tuesday, June 20, 2006Studies Of Married Couples, Soccer Teams And Hockey Players Shed Light On Brain’s Response To StressNew research presented at International Congress of Neuroendocrinology
- Wednesday, June 21, 2006Hormones Could Be Prescription For Living LongerFindings of studies presented at International Congress of Neuroendocrinology June 19–22
- Wednesday, June 21, 2006Early Puberty May Mean Anxiety And Abnormal Eating Behaviors Later: New Research On The Perils Of PubertyFindings of studies presented at International Congress of Neuroendocrinology June 19 – 22
- Thursday, June 22, 2006Studies Suggest New Brain Protein May Be Useful For Treating Schizophrenia, Insomnia And AnxietyResearch findings presented at International Congress of Neuroendocrinology June 19–22
- Thursday, June 22, 2006Baby Girls Born To Mothers Burdened By Stress May Be At Risk For FibromyalgiaExperiences while in the womb can have long-term consequences. Findings of studies presented at International Congress of Neuroendocrinology June 19–22
- Monday, June 26, 2006Low-To-Moderate Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Lowers IQ At Age 10African-American children exposed to alcohol prenatally score lower on intelligence test.
- Thursday, June 29, 2006People Who Smoke Light Cigarettes Are Less Likely To QuitFalse perception of reduced health risks may factor into decision to keep smoking
- Thursday, June 29, 2006Delirium Prevention Program Helps Patients, Results In QualityA coordinated program focused on preventing delirium in elderly hospital patients leads to marked improvements in their health outcomes, according to results from a UPMC study.
July
- Wednesday, July 05, 2006Higher Death Rates Associated With Increasing Degrees Of Obesity86 percent higher risk of death for extremely obese women
- Friday, July 07, 2006UPMC Makes The “Honor Roll” Of US News & World Report’s RankingNational Recognition for Excellence of UPMC Clinical Programs
- Monday, July 10, 2006University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Named One of 100 Most Wired Hospitals in the United States for the Eight Consecutive YearFor the eighth year in a row, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has been named one of the 100 Most Wired hospitals and health systems in the United States ...
- Thursday, July 13, 2006HIV Infection Requires B Cells With Special ProteinStudy in PLoS Pathogens identifies new pathway that may aid in treating, preventing HIV
- Monday, July 17, 2006Offers Tips For Your Own All-StarsWhile 2006 All-Star Week may have ended, there is still a need to take certain precautions with your own all-stars at home.
- Monday, July 17, 2006Carnegie Mellon, University Of Pittsburgh Receive $15 Million From NSF To Establish Center Focused On Improving Americans’ Quality Of LifeCMU and Pitt have been awarded a five-year, $15 million grant from the NSF to establish an engineering research center that will develop technologies to help older adults and people with disabilities live independently and productively.
- Tuesday, July 18, 2006Why Some Generations Are More Violent Than OthersUniversity of Pittsburgh Researchers Report Findings on Youth Violence
- Monday, July 24, 2006Program Adds Third Neuropsychologist To Its StaffAS the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program has become busier than ever, the program has added a third full-time neuropsychologist to its clinical and research staff -- Jamie Pardini, Ph.D., of Pittsburgh.
- Wednesday, July 26, 2006Regular Multivitamin Use Around The Time Of Conception Significantly Reduces Preeclampsia RiskWomen may significantly reduce their risk of developing a common life-threatening complication called preeclampsia by taking a multivitamin supplement regularly three months before conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Thursday, July 27, 2006Pittsburgh To Host 2008 U.S. Transplant GamesThey haven’t hit the court or track yet, but already this group of athletes has performed death-defying feats.
- Friday, July 28, 2006Institute On Aging, UPMC Provide Geriatric Sensitivity TrainingThe University of Pittsburgh Institute on Aging in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) is offering “Ageless Wisdom: A Sensitivity Training Program.”
- Friday, July 28, 2006Awards And Accolades: University Of Pittsburgh Schools Of The Health Sciences Announce Faculty, Staff AchievementsThe faculty, staff and students of the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences are often recognized by academic and scientific societies and other prestigious organizations for their significant achievements and exceptional leadership.
August
- Tuesday, August 01, 2006Gout Increases Risk Of Heart Attack, According To Pitt StudyPeople with gout are at increased risk of having a heart attack, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study published in the August edition of the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism.
- Tuesday, August 01, 2006Strategies That Teach A Caregiver To Manage A Loved One’s IllnessAn intervention aimed at preventing depression and easing the burden of caring for a relative with dementia also help to prevent complicated grief and depression following the death of the loved one, according to a University of Pittsburgh-led study.
- Thursday, August 10, 2006New Research Examines Genetics Of Successful AgingScientists have identified genes related to reaching age 90 with preserved cognition, according to a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
- Saturday, August 12, 2006Researchers Activate T Cells To Fight HIVUniversity of Pittsburgh researchers report findings at AIDS 2006
- Saturday, August 12, 2006HIV Infection Requires An AccompliceHIV infection of T cells requires activation of a molecule on the surface of B cells, a finding that reveals yet another pathway the virus uses in its insidious attack on the immune system.
- Saturday, August 12, 2006Clinical Trial Evaluates First-Line Approaches For Treating HIVIn the first head-to-head comparison between two commonly used HIV treatments, researchers found one triple-drug therapy was significantly more effective at reducing HIV viral load in the blood when used as a first-line treatment.
- Monday, August 14, 2006Participants Needed For Back Pain And Depression StudyResearchers from the University of Pittsburgh are looking for adults 60 and over with both depression and back pain to participate in a medication study to determine if an antidepressant can help alleviate symptoms of both conditions.
- Tuesday, August 15, 2006UPMC Recruits Renowned Mayo Clinic Cardiac Surgeon, Kenton J. Zehr, M.D.Kenton J. Zehr, M.D., an internationally renowned cardiac surgeon, has been appointed chief of the division of cardiac surgery and professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
- Monday, August 21, 2006Renowned Geneticist Gerald Fink To Present Laureate LectureMutations in the genetic material that directs cell growth and reproduction can have effects that are wide-ranging, from advantageous to benign to harmful.
- Saturday, August 26, 2006UPMC Senior Living Teams With Family Hospice And Palliative CareUPMC Senior Living has teamed up with Family Hospice and Palliative Care to help those embarking on their end-of-life journeys make better, informed decisions.
- Monday, August 28, 2006Pitt Receives $1.3 Million To Develop Promising Avian Flu VaccineThe National Institutes of Health has awarded a $1.3 million, two-year grant to the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine to produce a promising avian flu vaccine that could be used in Phase I and Phase II human clinical trials.
- Monday, August 28, 2006Pitt Named An American Parkinson Disease Association CenterThe University of Pittsburgh has been named an American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Advanced Center for Parkinson’s Disease Research, a designation that places it in an elite group with eight other leading institutions in the United States.
- Wednesday, August 30, 2006Health Care Providers To Give Screenings At Local BarbershopsRegular visits to the doctor’s office are an important part of staying healthy, yet many people do not have a primary care physician with whom they can schedule routine checkups.
- Thursday, August 31, 2006Going Global: University Of Pittsburgh To Host Conference Highlighting Effective Health And Human Rights InterventionsAn estimated one billion people worldwide lack access to basic health care, and about 11 million children under the age of 5 die each year from malnutrition and preventable diseases.
September
- Friday, September 08, 2006Schools Of The Health Sciences Announce Faculty, Staff AchievementsThe faculty, staff and students of the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences are often recognized by academic and scientific societies and other prestigious organizations for their significant achievements and exceptional leadership.
- Monday, September 11, 2006Doctors Warn: Do Not Rely Only On What Young Athletes Say When Managing ConcussionsNeurocognitive testing is crucial for kids’ safety given the potential unreliability of self-reported symptoms, says University of Pittsburgh study
- Friday, September 15, 2006Weight Worries Affect Women’s Motivation To Stay Smoke-Free After PregnancyResults of a University of Pittsburgh study suggest that women’s worries about weight may decrease their motivation to remain smoke-free postpartum.
- Monday, September 18, 2006Magee-Womens Hospital Honored For Environmental InitiativesMagee-Womens Hospital of the UPMC has received national recognition for their environmental efforts from Hospitals for a Healthy Environment.
- Thursday, September 21, 2006Annual Cutler Lecture Focuses On How Pandemics Get Started And How They Can Be ContainedWhat do AIDS, SARS and avian flu have in common? They are all potentially lethal viruses that originated in animals and jumped to humans through the food supply.
- Tuesday, September 26, 2006Breast Cancer Survivor And Dog Sledding Champion Deedee Jonrowe Makes A Stop In PittsburghDeeDee Jonrowe, breast cancer survivor and the foremost female dog musher in the world, will be making three public appearances in the Pittsburgh area on Thursday, Oct. 12 and Friday, Oct. 13.
- Wednesday, September 27, 2006Pitt Forms New Center To Accelerate Global Research And Outreach Efforts On Healthy AgingStriving to apply recent scientific advances in understanding the determinants of healthy aging, the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health has announced the formation of a new Center for Aging and Population Health.
October
- Sunday, October 01, 2006Serotonin Receptor: A Rheostat In Brain For Emotion That May Be Linked To DepressionAmygdala’s response is regulated by a specific serotonin receptor in brain stem
- Sunday, October 01, 2006Cloned Mice Created From Fully Differentiated CellsStudies find differentiated cells are more efficient than stem cells for somatic cell nuclear transfer
- Monday, October 02, 2006Short Episodes Of Manic Symptoms May Indicate Bipolar Disorder In Some YouthShorter episodes of mania may indicate need for different diagnostic criteria for children and adolescents
- Thursday, October 05, 2006Brain Trauma Research Center At University Of Pittsburgh Receives $6.3 Million Renewal GrantThe University of Pittsburgh Brain Trauma Research Center has been awarded a grant from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to continue groundbreaking research into the effects on the brain following head injury.
- Monday, October 09, 2006Pittsburgh Is Investigating The Potential For Adult Stem Cells To Repair Hearts Damaged By Severe Coronary Artery DiseaseTrial involves injecting patient’s own stem cells into areas with poor blood flow
- Monday, October 09, 2006Teens Half As Likely To Smoke If They Are Wise To Subliminal Messages In Cigarette AdsToday alone, more than 4,400 U.S. teenagers will start smoking, according to statistics from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration.
- Wednesday, October 11, 2006Pitt Receives $2.75 Million To Help Prevent Spread Of Flu In Public SchoolsThe University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions against outbreaks of influenza.
- Sunday, October 15, 2006Discovery Of Post-Stimulus Activated Release Implies New Mechanisms For Dopamine ReleaseDopamine continues to be released for nearly an hour after neurons are stimulated, suggesting the existence of secondary mechanisms that allow for sustained availability of dopamine in different regions of the brain.
- Monday, October 16, 2006Early Use Of Nicotine Could Increase Susceptibility For Life-Long AddictionNicotine exposure at a young age may alter the “hard-wiring” of the brain that occurs during adolescence and young-adulthood, contributing to future susceptibility for addiction, according to a University of Pittsburgh study.
- Monday, October 16, 2006UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre Dedicated In Waterford, IrelandIreland’s prime minister, Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, today joins officials from UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) to dedicate the UPMC Whitfield Cancer Centre in Waterford, Ireland ...
- Wednesday, October 18, 2006UPMC Sports Medicine To Provide Physical Exams, Screenings, Impact™ Baseline Testing For High School Athletes In Winter SportsUPMC will provide pre-season physical examinations, musculoskeletal screenings and ImPACT™ concussion baseline testing to local high school athletes who will be participating in winter sports.
- Thursday, October 19, 2006UPMC Partners With dbMotion To Improve Patient Care With Seamless Data SharingUPMC and dbMotion today announced an $84 million initiative to create one of the largest models of true interoperability in health care.
- Monday, October 23, 2006Computer-Based “Games” Enhance Mental Function In Patients With Alzheimer’sComputer-based tasks aimed at increasing mental activity and enhancing mental function can improve cognition in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, serving as an effective addition to medications commonly used to treat the disease.
- Thursday, October 26, 2006New Gene Found for Crohn’s Disease, Researchers Report in ScienceDiscovery offers hope of better-targeted therapy for millions with inflammatory bowel diseases
- Thursday, October 26, 2006Stem Cells From Fat Being Studied As Option For Breast ReconstructionNIH funds University of Pittsburgh studies to explore unique stem cell and tissue engineering approach
- Friday, October 27, 2006UPMC Health Plan Among Nationwide Top-10A new report from U.S. News & World Report and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has placed UPMC Health Plan on the prestigious “honor roll” of the top 10 health plans in the country.
November
- Monday, November 06, 2006Healthy Holiday Cooking And Eating Tips From UPMC’s Dr. Madelyn FernstromIt is possible to enjoy the tempting offerings of the holiday season and still manage your weight, according to nutrition and weight management expert Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D., director of the UPMC Weight Management Center.
- Monday, November 06, 2006Rapid Response System Empowers Patients And Families To Seek HelpProgram reduces chance of errors, improves patient satisfaction at UPMC Shadyside
- Monday, November 06, 2006Annual Meeting Of The American Society For Therapeutic RadiologyRadiation oncologists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine will present findings from 12 studies at the 48th annual meeting of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO).
- Tuesday, November 07, 2006Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Helps Reduce Side Effects... University of Pittsburgh study evaluating extended-field intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for cervical cancer found that it resulted in significantly reduced side effects and outcomes comparable to standard radiotherapy.
- Tuesday, November 07, 2006Integrated Approach to Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy... University of Pittsburgh study evaluating extended-field intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for cervical cancer found that it resulted in significantly reduced side effects and outcomes comparable to standard radiotherapy.
- Tuesday, November 07, 2006Gene Therapy Given Intravenously Protects Normal Tissue of MiceGene therapy administered intravenously could be used as an agent to protect vital organs and tissues from the effects of ionizing radiation in the event of large-scale exposure from a radiological or nuclear bomb ...
- Wednesday, November 08, 2006Alcatel Awarded Euro 236 Million (USD 300 Million) ContractAlcatel ... and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) today announced a multi-year agreement ... for Alcatel to lead an IP network transformation project upgrading the health care provider's communications infrastructure.
- Thursday, November 09, 2006UPMC Cancer Centers Recognized As Center Of Excellence In Myelodysplastic SyndromeThe Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation has recognized UPMC Cancer Centers as a Center of Excellence in the research, diagnosis and treatment of myelodysplastic syndrome, or MDS.
- Thursday, November 09, 2006Carnegie Mellon and UPMC Sign Research Agreement to Develop AdvancedCarnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) have signed a five-year, $10 million agreement for sponsored research in computer science, engineering, robotics and other advanced technology areas ...
- Monday, November 13, 2006Want to Quit Smoking? Pitt Expert Says to Plan, Use Productsestimated 45 million Americans currently smoke, but a number of them will give up the habit this Thursday, if only for the day, in conjunction with the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout.
- Wednesday, November 15, 2006Leading Authority on Alzheimer’s Disease to Present Latest ClinicalSteven T. DeKosky, M.D., professor and chair of the department of neurology and director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh, will offer the latest information on Alzheimer’s disease at a community lecture.
- Friday, November 17, 2006Back in Action: Structured Exercise Helps Elderly Regain PhysicalRegular structured exercise may allow previously sedentary elderly people to attain significant improvements in their physical functioning and reduce the likelihood they will become disabled in the future.
- Friday, November 17, 2006Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Improves Body ImageSome women and men who undergo bariatric surgery and subsequent body contouring find themselves pleased with their significant weight loss but, over time, desire to be even thinner, according to a recent study.
- Monday, November 20, 2006Individualized Intervention for Dementia Caregivers Cuts ThroughAn intervention designed to address the many ways caring for a relative with dementia can take its toll, and that can be tailored to meet individual needs can significantly ease the burden ...
- Tuesday, November 28, 2006Preterm Birth Study Probes Role of Genetics, Nutrition and RacePittsburgh region has higher rates of low birth-weight infants and deaths than many major cities
- Thursday, November 30, 2006‘Bring Hope to Life’ Campaign Raises $90 Million To-Date for UPMC’sAt a reception this evening at the Hillman Cancer Center, leaders from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute will join Elsie and Henry Hillman and other key supporters to celebrate nearing the half-way point to their goal.
December
- Friday, December 01, 2006Multi-Center Study Looks at Colon Polyp Size and Cancer RiskMedium-Sized Polyps Yield Significant Number of Advanced Adenomas and Cancer
- Monday, December 04, 2006No “Smoking” Gun: Research Indicates Teen Marijuana Use Does NotMarijuana is not a “gateway” drug that predicts or eventually leads to substance abuse, suggests a 12-year University of Pittsburgh study.
- Monday, December 04, 2006Special Lecture on Nazi Eugenics Dec. 7 A Prelude To “DeadlyThe United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the C.F. Reynolds Medical History Society will present a special lecture on Nazi-era eugenics and medicine at 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
- Tuesday, December 05, 2006Postpartum Depression is a Major Public Health Problem ThatJAMA Editorial Notes Childbearing Presents Unique Vulnerability for Psychiatric Illness, Making Effective Screening, Education and Treatment Essential
- Tuesday, December 05, 2006Forget the ‘Personal Touch:’ Larger Physician Practices May ProvideIn the first study comparing quality measures to the size and structure of physician groups, researchers found that larger, integrated medical groups generally provide higher-quality care.
- Thursday, December 07, 2006Rheogene Inc. Grants License to CentocorRheoGene Inc., a wholly owned affiliate of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), has granted a nonexclusive license to Centocor Research and Development Inc. of Radnor, Delaware County ...
- Wednesday, December 13, 2006RiMED May Be Transferred To IrelandIf the cuts foreseen by the national Financial law are confirmed, the Ri.MED biotechnology center risks leaving Carini, in the area of Palermo, to be transferred abroad.
- Wednesday, December 13, 2006Micchiche The Government Hinders The Ri Med Transfer... the possibility of transferring the Ri.MED center to Ireland should make one reflect and should lead to an immediate change of course on the part of the national government”.
- Wednesday, December 13, 2006Rao (MPA), Save Project Ri.MED“It would be very grave for the government to assume responsibility for Sicily and Italy losing the possibility of hosting an avant-garde research center in the field of biotechnology like Ri.MED”
- Wednesday, December 13, 2006Interview with Jeffrey RomoffThe new biotech center (Ri.Med) that should be created near Palermo, between Cinisi and Carini, on a 130,000 square meter land, may never see the light.
- Wednesday, December 13, 2006Subjects Needed for Smoking Cessation StudyIf you have resolved to stop smoking as the New Year approaches, the University of Pittsburgh can help.
- Wednesday, December 13, 2006Cuffaro, The Government Made A Mistake With Ri.MED“I read in the Sole 24 Ore about an offer from Ireland to build in that country the biotechnology center that was forseen for Carini, in the province of Palermo." ...
- Tuesday, December 19, 2006Awards and Accolades: University of Pittsburgh Schools of the HealthThe faculty, staff and students of the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences are often recognized by academic and scientific societies and other prestigious organizations for their significant achievements and exceptional leadership.
- Tuesday, December 19, 2006Deal or No Deal? Need for Immediate Rewards Linked to More ActiveIndividual preferences correspond to magnitude of activity and may indicate risk for addictions, gambling problems
- Wednesday, December 20, 2006Buildup of Damaged DNA in Cells Drives Aging ProcessThe accumulation of genetic damage in our cells is a major contributor to how we age, according to a study being published today in the journal Nature by an international group of researchers.
- Thursday, December 21, 2006The Hospitals Minorities Commonly Visit Explain Their Greater UseAlthough dying minority patients are more likely to use intensive care services than their white counterparts, that difference is mostly due to the particular hospitals that treat them rather than racial and ethnic disparities.