Fireworks are a familiar part of summer celebrations, especially around the Fourth of July, but they are also explosive devices that can cause serious injuries in seconds. Trauma and burn experts regularly caution that fireworks-related injuries can include severe burns, permanent scarring, ...
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it ...
WILLIAMSPORT — UPMC Williamsport recently celebrated the completion of its newly renovated and relocated Interventional Radiology (IR) lab with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “This investment reflects UPMC’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to advanced, high-quality care across north ...
DUBOIS — More than two million Americans live with aphasia, yet only 12% receive the correct diagnosis from the first provider they see. Aphasia is a language disorder usually caused by damage to the brain, and it affects communication and comprehension. It is not a disease itself, but ...
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — When Ewa Lutka-Krawczyk was diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, her first thought was for Gaja, a shelter dog she took in three years ago. She asked her doctor to assure her she would live a few more years so the deeply attached Gaja “wouldn’t be left ...
You have your child’s back in all things — supporting them at home, in school or on the field. And when you get them the medical care they need, you literally have their back: Early detection of scoliosis is key to keeping their spines strong and healthy. Here’s what to look ...
