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Scientists in Pittsburgh have created a potential vaccine that could completely neutralize SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. A group of researchers from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine calls the vaccine PittCoVacc, short for Pittsburgh Coronavirus Vaccine. When tested in mice, the vaccine produces antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2 in quantities…
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Cracking the code of health care data management, this Utah-based startup is changing the way health care organizations of every size are using analytics for better planning, daily operations, and patient care. Learn more on UPMC Next. Read More
Learn how UPMC is now expanding use of machine learning technology to lower readmission rates and improve patient outcomes in other hospitals. Read More
UPMC is playing a key role in a national health care cybersecurity initiative that is pushing the industry to adopt HITRUST CSF certification. Read More
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