On May 4 and 5, 2012, join the lively discussion at the Surgical Pathology of Organ Transplantation Conference in Pittsburgh, Pa. Organ procurement and the care of the transplanted patient occurs all over the world, in facilities large and small, academic and rural. The body of knowledge is growing exponentially. This event is designed for: pathologists [...]
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Surgical Pathology of Organ Transplantation Conference
category: Abdominal Transplant, Gastroenterology, HLTrans, Kidney, Pulmonology, Transplantation, UPMC
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Pitt Study Finds Treating Depression After Coronary Artery Bypass Improves Quality of Life, Reduces Costs
ATHENS, Greece, March 15, 2012 – Patients who are treated for depression through a new collaborative care model after undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures showed improvements in mood and health and incurred lower health care costs, according to a University of Pittsburgh-led study that was presented today at the American Psychosomatic Society’s annual meeting. [...]
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Gene Mutations Contribute to Fibroid Development, Say Pitt/Magee-Womens Research Institute Team
PITTSBURGH, March 12, 2012 – Mutations in a regulatory gene are present in two-thirds of uterine fibroids, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI). Their findings, which shed light on the pathways that allow the noncancerous tumors to develop, were reported today in PLoS One. Fibroids can [...]
category: Gynecology, UPMC
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Upcoming Events- Cancer Care: An Individualized Approach to Patient NeedsPresented by UPMC CancerCenter at UPMC Passavant and the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery Intent and Objectives This one-day program, held on September 20, 2013, will consist of a series of lectures, as well as live case demonstrations. Experts on the subjects will present a comprehensive view of emerging treatment in cancer care. Who Should Attend This […]
- Minimally Invasive Surgery for Benign Esophageal DisordersJune 6-7, 2013 Intent and Objectives: This two-day program will consist of a series of lectures as well as live case demonstrations highlighting the surgical management of benign esophageal disorders. With world renowned guest speakers and our own experts, we will cover the full spectrum of topics under benign esophageal diseases. These experts will present […]
- Vision Restoration: Regenerative Medicine in OphthalmologyJune 10-11, 2013 Join researchers and clinicians from the UPMC Eye Center and distinguished ophthalmology experts from the United States and Europe for a two-day conference that explores the fields of regenerative medicine and ophthalmology. During this conference, participants will receive updates on regenerative medicine technologies such as cellular thera […]
- Cancer Care: An Individualized Approach to Patient Needs
