
Precision Medicine
@iprecisionmed
Institute for Precision Medicine at the @PittTweet and @UPMC
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http://ipm.pitt.edu 11-10-2016 14:02:41
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Inconsistencies among clinical practice guidelines can slow adoption & coverage of #genomictesting in patient care. NASEM Health hosted a public workshop to explore ways to improve guideline compatibility & ensure genomic testing benefits more patients.𧬠nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/28572/ā¦

. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine & UPMC Hillman Cancer Center scientists discovered a novel subset of cancer-fighting immune cells that, when they reside outside of their normal tertiary lymphoid structure, become frustratingly dysfunctional when in close contact with tumors. š¬ uspharmacist.com/article/speciaā¦

. University of Pittsburgh researchers produced the most detailed image to date of a bacteriophage, or phage, allowing them to see for the first time the structural makeup of the part of the virus that directly attaches to its target Mycobacterium cell. š¦ pittwire.pitt.edu/features-articā¦

The Division of Head & Neck Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at University of Pittsburgh has a strategic plan to create a world-renowned center within UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Learn more from Eye & Ear Foundation. š” eyeandear.org/2025/04/from-eā¦

. Leidos & University of Pittsburgh's Computational Pathology and AI Center of Excellence (CPACE) have initiated a five-year collaboration with a $10 million investment to advance AI-driven disease detection and management. š¬ā¤ļøā𩹠Read more from Healthcare IT News. healthcareitnews.com/news/leidos-anā¦

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at University of Pittsburgh University has started an immunological hearing division thanks, in part due to a significant donation from the Greg Carr Foundation. Eye & Ear Foundation ā¤µļøš” eyeandear.org/2025/04/tappinā¦


An orphan eye condition is a rare eye disorder that affects a small number of individuals - fewer than 200,000 people in the US. šļøš„ Such conditions present unique challenges, but addressing them is just par for the course at the UPMC Vision Institute. eyeandear.org/2025/04/a-focuā¦

.University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine identified a novel trigger of a deadly form of ovarian cancer. āThis is the first report that stromal changes in the fallopian tube actually have a causative role in ovarian cancer initiation.ā -Dr. Lan Coffman (Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation UPMC Hillman Cancer Center) medschool.pitt.edu/news/pitt-reseā¦



A new study found overtreating women 70+ with #breastcancer might be detrimental, while not improving survival or recurrence. āThis study is an example of how we can use big data to deliver on the promise of precision medicine." -Adrian Lee, IPM Director docwirenews.com/post/overtreatā¦

š° Becker's Healthcare explores market projections, clinical insights, & economic impact of GLP-1 developments & their implications for precision medicine. beckershospitalreview.com/glp-1s/6-glp-1⦠š„Watch our virtual expert discussion on "The Future of Obesity Treatment." enterprises.upmc.com/resources/insiā¦

An #infectiousdiseases detection platform, Enhanced Detection System for Healthcare-Associated Transmission (EDS-HAT), developed at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine successfully aided in stopping outbreaks, saving lives, & cutting costs over the course of a 2-year trial. hpnonline.com/infection-prevā¦


The mind-body connection is nowhere more evident than in the complex relationship between #obesity, physical health & mental health. Societyās generally negative bias toward obesity further complicates the problem for those who are affected by it. ā¤µļøš” altoonamirror.com/life/area-lifeā¦

May is recognized as #SkinCancerAwareness Month, a timely reminder to protect our skin and take sun safety seriously. Nicholas Gorski, DO, UPMC Family Medicine, details the facts and statistics you should know to best protect the skin you're in. š„¼āļø lockhaven.com/news/health/20ā¦

.University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientists developed an important step toward invoking accurate sensation of touch on a person's paralyzed hand and creating an artificial limb that seamlessly integrates into a person's unique sensory world. š§ medicalxpress.com/news/2025-04-bā¦

Dr. William Klunk & Dr. Chester Mathis developed the brain scan capabilities that helped bring the first Alzheimerās drugs to market. Now, they inspire innovators University of Pittsburgh creating new blood tests to diagnose the disease earlier & more effectively. š§ innovation.pitt.edu/pitt-researcheā¦

Dr. David Okonkwo, Neurotrauma Clinical Trials center director (University of Pittsburgh), discusses how concussions affect the brain, the long-term consequences of head injuries, and how contact sports and technology are evolving to address the concussion crisis. news.wjct.org/show/whats-heaā¦