Clinical Care

Pediatric

Building for Pediatrics

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

An Undersea Adventure Awaits There aren’t many people who say they enjoy going to the dentist.  But, one dentist wanted ...

Homecare Hospice

Dying Patients Who Received Palliative Care Visited the ER Less

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Community-based palliative care – care delivered at home, not the hospital – was associated with a 50 percent reduction in ...

Nursing

Revolutionary Skin Protectant Finally Gives Nurses the Power to Stop, Reverse and Prevent Incontinence Associated Dermatitis

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

As our aging population grows, nurses are continuing to see more instances of tough-to-manage skin breakdown due to incontinence. Skin ...

Pediatric

The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh Achieves $12 Million Goal through the Make an Amazing Difference Campaign

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

Funds support community needs for children with special needs and their families The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh, an independent, nonprofit ...

Pharmaceutical

Opioid Antagonists via Nasal Spray: A Versatile Tool

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Roger Crystal, M.D. With the U.S. opioid epidemic continuing to rage, novel strategies are being implemented to mitigate the ...

Pharmaceutical

Age-Related Macular Degeneration: On the Rise as Baby Boomers Age

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Geert Cauwenbergh, Dr.Med.Sc. As the baby boom generation continues to get older, its members’ vision will likely decline. In ...

Urgent Care

Opportunities in Urgent Care

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The Western PA Healthcare News Team

By Dennis Knox Healthcare expenditures in the U.S. exceed $2.9 trillion each year, representing more than 17.4% of the GNP1. ...