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Pitt Researchers Find Candidates for New HIV DrugsTuesday, October 13, 2009 While studying an HIV protein that plays an essential role in AIDS progression, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have discovered compounds that show promise as novel treatments for the disease. Pitt Researchers Describe the 90-Year Evolution of Swine FluMonday, June 29, 2009 A University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, describes H1N1’s nearly century-long and often convoluted journey, which may include the accidental resurrection of an extinct strain. Are We Cherry Picking Participants for Studies of Antidepressants?Tuesday, April 28, 2009 Findings from clinical studies used to gain Food and Drug Administration approval of common antidepressants are not applicable to most patients with depression, according to a report led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. Lessons Learned: Revisiting the Anthrax AttacksThursday, January 22, 2009 When anthrax was sent through the U.S. Postal Service in 2001, an overwhelming majority of postal workers elected not to be inoculated with the available vaccine because of confusion and distrust, according to a Pitt Graduate School of Public Health study Pitt Receives $8.4 Million to Improve Disaster PreparednessWednesday, October 22, 2008 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $8.4 million over the next five years to the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health to create a Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Center. Hookah Smoking More Popular Than Expected Among College StudentsThursday, September 04, 2008 More than 40 percent of college students at a large university have smoked tobacco from a waterpipe, or hookah, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study available online now in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine. Protein May Be Linked To Melanoma RecurrenceSaturday, June 02, 2007 Higher levels of a protein called S-100 in patients with melanoma may correlate with a higher risk of having the disease return, say researchers at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI). How Normal Is Smoking? Teens Don’t KnowWednesday, May 09, 2007 The more a high school student overestimates the percentage of people in the general population who smoke cigarettes, the more likely he or she will be to smoke, reports a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study. Impact Sports Increase Bone Strength in Senior AthletesSaturday, April 14, 2007 Running, basketball and other high-impact sports may lead to stronger bones as people age, according to a new study presented today at the 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Links Between Prostate Cancer Treatment, Periodontal DiseaseThursday, March 29, 2007 ADT has become a valuable weapon in the fight against prostate cancer. As enhanced screening tools detect the cancer in its earliest stages, an increasing number of men who are otherwise healthy are receiving the therapy. Antibody Therapy Prevents Type 1 Diabetes in MiceMonday, January 08, 2007 University of Pittsburgh investigators have successfully prevented the onset of type 1 diabetes in mice prone to developing the disease using an antibody against a receptor on the surface of immune T-cells. Buildup of Damaged DNA in Cells Drives Aging ProcessWednesday, December 20, 2006 The 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. Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Helps Reduce Side EffectsTuesday, November 07, 2006 ... 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. Integrated Approach to Intensity-Modulated Radiation TherapyTuesday, November 07, 2006 ... 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. Clinical Trial Evaluates First-Line Approaches For Treating HIVSaturday, August 12, 2006 In 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. HIV Infection Requires An AccompliceSaturday, August 12, 2006 HIV 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. New Research Examines Genetics Of Successful AgingThursday, August 10, 2006 Scientists 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. Strategies That Teach A Caregiver To Manage A Loved One’s IllnessTuesday, August 01, 2006 An 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. New Approach Provides Potent, Long-Lasting ImmunityTuesday, May 23, 2006 The 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. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Inhibit Growth Of Liver Cancer CellsMonday, April 03, 2006 Two 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. Brain Imaging Can Predict Effectiveness Of Cognitive BehaviorSaturday, April 01, 2006 Whether 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. Brain Stimulation Study May Help Stroke SurvivorsTuesday, February 14, 2006 Physicians 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. Course Of Bipolar Disorder In Youths Described For The First TimeMonday, February 06, 2006 Children 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. Advanced Genomics And Proteomics Improve The Diagnosis AndWednesday, January 11, 2006 University 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. Two Pathways Found That Lead To Alzheimer’s DiseaseMonday, January 09, 2006 Mild 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.
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