Friday, February 25, 2005Risk Of Herpes Infection Rises With Oral SexThe first clinical study to document risk of acquiring herpes simplex virus type 1 infection based on sexual activity has linked oral sex and vaginal intercourse with a demonstrably higher rate of infection. Monday, February 28, 2005Physicians Embracing Electronic Health RecordsDespite multiple challenges, health care professionals are embracing information technology and are enabled to do their jobs more efficiently with the use of electronic health records,” stated G. Daniel Martich, M.D.
Wednesday, April 13, 2005Genetics Studies Rate A Perfect XWith its new Apple Xserve G5 computing cluster, the University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) is solving double-helix puzzles in human genetics every day – and faster than a speeding FBI-issue bullet.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005Science Program Grant Goes To Valerian Kagan, Ph.D., D.Sc.Valerian Kagan, Ph.D., D.Sc., is part of an international team of scientists that has been awarded a grant from the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP), a life sciences research foundation based in Strasbourg, France.
Monday, July 11, 2005UPMC Health Plan Releases Annual Report for 2004UPMC Health Plan's emergence as one of the nation's top-rated health plans in terms of effectiveness of care, as well as its commitment to preventive care and health management. Tuesday, July 26, 2005Any Exposure To Tobacco Smoke During Pregnancy Is RiskyA re-examination of data from earlier studies suggests that exposure to second-hand smoke during pregnancy can be just as detrimental to a developing fetus as primary exposure through maternal smoking.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005Conemaugh Health System Joins UPMC Health Plan's NetworkUPMC Health Plan and Conemaugh Health System have reached an agreement that adds the system's five hospitals in Cambria and Somerset counties to the Health Plan's growing network of contracted facilitiesand physicians. Wednesday, August 03, 2005New Clinical Trial In Children With Autism Begins EnrollmentUPMC’s Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) is seeking participants for a research study to evaluate an investigational medication for treatment of persistent gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunction in autistic children.
Monday, October 03, 2005UPMC Health Plan Among "Best" NationwideUPMC Health Plan is among the highest ranked health plans in the country, according to a national organization that ranks managed care companies on their preventive health and quality programs. Tuesday, October 04, 2005UPMC for You Leads State, Makes National Top-5 ListUPMC Health Plan's Medical Assistance program, UPMC for You, ranked No. 5 in the United States in a recent review by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) and U.S. News & WorldReport magazine.
Saturday, November 12, 2005Study of Mechanical Chest Compression Device EndsA multi-center study testing and comparing the effectiveness of a mechanical chest compression device versus manual chest compressions for out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest has been terminated.
Thursday, December 01, 2005Hamot Medical Center Joins UPMC for Life NetworkUPMC Health Plan and Hamot Health Foundation have reached an agreement that adds Hamot Medical Center of Erie to the Health Plan's growing UPMC for Life network of contracted facilities and physicians.
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