Pitt Analysis Questions Use of Acute Hemodialysis Treatment
August 20, 2014 14:06 ET | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
PITTSBURGH, Pa., Aug. 20, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - A common approach to treating kidney failure by removing waste products from the blood did not improve survival chances for people who...
Eating Baked or Broiled Fish Weekly Boosts Brain Health, Pitt Study Says
August 04, 2014 11:21 ET | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
PITTSBURGH, Pa., Aug. 4, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Eating baked or broiled fish once a week is good for the brain, regardless of how much omega-3 fatty acid it contains, according to...
Intervention Through Text Messages Cuts Binge Drinking in Young Adults
July 10, 2014 03:06 ET | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
PITTSBURGH, Pa., July 10, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Using text messaging to collect drinking data and to offer immediate feedback and support to young adults discharged from emergency rooms...
Pitt Study Finds Telephone Treatment of Depression After Cardiac Bypass Surgery Improves Outcomes, Saves Money
July 08, 2014 09:02 ET | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
PITTSBURGH, Pa., July 8, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Screening for depression and then providing a telephone-delivered, nurse-led "collaborative care" intervention following coronary artery...
Weight Loss for Overweight Women Could Help Control Hot Flashes, Pitt Study Finds
July 07, 2014 03:06 ET | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
PITTSBURGH, Pa., July 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via PRWEB - Weight loss achieved through moderate calorie reduction and physical activity could help control hot flashes in women going through...