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Children's Hospital study finds African-Americans more distrusting of research than whites
— 4 Feb 2009 15:32 | HealthDistrust toward medicine and research plays a significant role in African-Americans' lack of participation in clinical trials, according to a study by researchers at Children's Hospital…
Study demonstrates how bone marrow transplant can cure sickle cell disease
— 8 Nov 2008 18:14 | HealthA unique approach to bone marrow transplantation pioneered in part by a Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC physician has proven to be the only safe and effective cure for sickle…
Researchers identify source of multipotent stem cells with broad regenerative potential
— 23 Sep 2008 13:00 | HealthIn a promising finding for the field of regenerative medicine, stem cell researchers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC have identified a source of adult stem cells found…
Cells that mediate steroid-resistant asthma identified by scientists
— 19 Sep 2008 17:40 | HealthChildren's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC researchers have identified cells that may play a key role in some forms of steroid-resistant asthma, a complication of the condition that…
Researchers identify genetic mutation that may predict organ rejection
— 16 Sep 2008 18:03 | HealthUsing a novel combination of cutting-edge technologies to scan the human genome, researchers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC have identified a genetic mutation that identifies…
Scientists find protein may be key to new therapies for elevated triglycerides
— 26 May 2008 18:12 | HealthDiabetes researchers at the John G. Rangos Sr. Research Centre at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC have identified a potential target for the development of new therapies to…
Scientists identify possible target for prevention and treatment of pneumonia
— 11 Feb 2008 17:42 | HealthResearchers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC have identified a key protein target that may be a crucial factor in the development of a vaccine to prevent and new therapies…
Cancer study finds adolescents do not get same access to latest treatments as younger patients
— 17 Jan 2008 02:01 | HealthThe overall survival rate from cancer now is lower in older adolescents and young adults with cancer than in younger children, in part because of a lack of access to clinical trials…
Physicians publish review of transplant issues in patients with biliary atresia
— 10 Jan 2008 15:44 | HealthThe most common indication worldwide for paediatric transplantation, biliary atresia is also the most common cause of chronic liver disease in newborns. Recently, Children's Hospital…