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UPMC welcomes rheumatologist to Williamsport

WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC welcomes Megan Young, M.D., to the UPMC Rheumatology team in Williamsport. Dr. Young completed her medical degree, residency and fellowship with West Virginia University School of Medicine in Morgantown, W.Va. She is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. “I grew up in Williamsport, and it is very meaningful to return home to care for the community that raised me,” said Dr. Young. “As a rheumatologist, I help patients manage complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis and lupus, so they can improve their ...

Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s unclear if it will be as bad as last winter’s, but some health experts are worried as U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted Friday shows a new version of the virus has emerged. An early analysis suggests current vaccines may still be somewhat effective against the new version of the flu, which has been the main driver of recent infections, CDC data shows. Some scientists and medical professionals are more worried about disappointing vaccination rates, a main reason why flu hospitalizations ...

Tips for managing diabetes during the holiday season

The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection and plenty of delicious food. But for those managing diabetes, this time of year can also bring unique challenges. From festive gatherings to family dinners, the abundance of sweets and rich dishes can make it difficult to keep blood ...

Understanding and managing COPD

November is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to one of the leading causes of illness and death in the United States — yet one that is often misunderstood or undiagnosed. COPD is not a single disease but a group of lung conditions, ...

Geisinger awarded grant to transform prediction of dangerous cardiovascular emergency

DANVILLE — Researchers at Geisinger have been awarded funding to pioneer a new approach to predicting thoracic aortic dissection (TAD) — a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency that often occurs without warning. The grant, from The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, will support development of an advanced AI and machine learning–based predictive tool to identify patients at highest risk for TAD earlier and more accurately than current methods. “Traditional approaches rely heavily on measuring the size of the aorta, but many patients dissect without ever reaching ...