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- Upmc Cited By Health Department For Death On Rooftop
March 22, 2017
Read MoreUPMC Cited by Health Department for Death on Rooftop The Pennsylvania Department of Health has cited UPMC Montefiore for deficiencies in its patient assessment and building safety systems when an 89-year-old patient died on the hospital’s rooftop last month. The state regulatory agency’s investigation followed the death of Rose Lee Diggs, a former Homewood resident […]
- Bus Crash In Beechviewmt Washington Injures Drivers
March 22, 2017
Read MoreBus Crash in Beechview/Mt. Washington Injures Drivers Two drivers were hurt on October 1, 2008, after a school bus and another vehicle collided in Beechview. The accident happened shortly before 9 a.m. at the intersection of Crane Avenue and Route 51 near the Beechview border with Mount Washington. Both drivers were taken to the hospital, […]
- Surgery Checklist Found To Greatly Reduce Surgical Errors And Unnecessary Injuries And Deaths
March 22, 2017
Read MoreSurgery Checklist Found to Greatly Reduce Surgical Errors and Unnecessary Injuries and Deaths An international pilot program that introduced a Surgical Patient Safety Checklist in eight hospitals in eight cities around the world resulted in nearly one third fewer deaths and complications among a diverse adult patient population undergoing non-cardiac surgery. The findings were written […]
- New Vaccine For Her2positive Breast Cancer Has Promising Results In Mice
March 22, 2017
Read MoreNew Vaccine for HER2-Positive Breast Cancer has Promising Results in Mice HER2 is a receptor that sits on the surface of cells in normal breast tissue. The job of this receptor is to promote cell growth. However, too many HER2 receptors can lead to uncontrolled tissue growth and the development of what is called HER2-positive […]
- Early Detection Of Cancer Of Esophagus New Alternative To Endoscopy
March 22, 2017
Read MoreEarly detection of cancer of esophagus — new alternative to endoscopy Barrett’s esophagus is an alteration of the esophageal tissue and can occur in people who have had heartburn over a considerable period of time. It is the main risk factor for esophageal cancer. A significant number of those who develop Barrett’s esophagus (about 10%) […]
- Acupuncture Offers Relief For Breast Cancer Patients
March 22, 2017
Read MoreAcupuncture Offers Relief for Breast Cancer Patients Treatments for breast cancer can lead to unpleasant side effects for most women, including hot flashes, sweating and lack of energy. New research suggests relief can come from unconventional therapy — acupuncture. Research from the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, presented this week at the American Society for […]
- Upmcs Condition H
March 22, 2017
Read MoreUPMC’s Condition H All UPMC hospitals now have a HELP line specially designed for patients and their families. UPMC calls it their “Condition H” line. If you or someone you love is a patient in a UPMC hospital, you can call the “Condition H” line anytime you feel concerned that you or your loved one […]
- Women Should Be Given Antibiotics Within One Hour Before Caesarian Delivery
March 22, 2017
Read MoreWomen Should Be Given Antibiotics Within One Hour Before Cesarean Delivery Pregnant women about to undergo a cesarean section delivery should be given antibiotics within 1 hour right before the procedure to help prevent infections, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recommends. Infection is the most common complication of cesarean delivery and occurs […]
- Uniontown Hospital Expanding
March 22, 2017
Read MoreUniontown Hospital Expanding Uniontown Hospital will get an $8.4 million grant over 20 years from the state to expand. The hospital will receive a $422,000 grant annually toward its expansion. The funds will go toward a new inpatient tower designed to hold 56 private rooms, and add more space. The project is expected to cost […]
- Bone Density Drug Tibolone Found To Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer Recurrence
March 22, 2017
Read MoreBone Density Drug Tibolone Found to Increase Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence The February 2009 issue of The Lancet Oncology reports that a breast cancer patient´s risk of recurrence increases considerably with the use of Tibolone, a synthetic steroid used in preventing osteoporosis and treating menopausal symptoms. As a result, breast cancer survivors and current […]