Dr. Maria Simbra
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Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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US Health Advisers Endorse Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine For Kids 12 And Older
U.S. health advisers have endorsed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 and up. → Read More
Moderna Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Is 96 Percent Effective In Children 12 To 17 Years Old
Moderna has announced its COVID-19 vaccine is 96% effective in children 12 to 17. → Read More
St. Clair Health Opening $125 Million Outpatient Center In South Hills
St. Clair Health — which you may have known as Saint Clair Hospital — is opening a new outpatient center. → Read More
Man Develops Blood Clot After Getting Johnson And Johnson Vaccine
Just as the pause on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine was lifted, two more cases of rare but serious clots were discovered. → Read More
UPMC Offering Outpatient Trial For Mild, Early COVID-19
A local trial for outpatient treatments for COVID-19 is now available through UPMC. → Read More
Study: Sleeping 6 Hours Or Less When Younger May Increase Risk Of Dementia
Turns out, how much sleep people get when they're younger could influence how well the brain works when they're older. → Read More
COVID-19 Testing Down In Pennsylvania As Cases Continue To Climb
The state Department of Health has picked up on some worrisome COVID-19 trends. → Read More
Doctors Using Herpes Virus To Treat Patient With Melanoma Tumor
The virus enters only the melanoma cells and kills them. It also releases immune system proteins to boost the body's fight against the cancer. → Read More
New Research Suggests Coronavirus Infection Rates Follow Pollen Counts
Researchers have found COVID-19 infection rates and pollen counts can track together, too. → Read More
Pandemic Pounds: Research Shows People Gained Weight Under Lockdowns
For some people, the pandemic has packed on the pounds. → Read More
People Reporting Crazy Dreams After Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
Richard Vetstein got both doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. He reported some side effects, including super vivid dreams. → Read More
Regional Councils Aim To Equalize Health In Pennsylvania
Where you live can have a big effect on your health. → Read More
Moderna Begins Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
COVID-19 vaccines are on the minds of a lot of parents. → Read More
Study: Women Report More COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Than Men
With the COVID-19 vaccine, Kerri Richardson had delayed side effects. → Read More
Pa. Coronavirus Survivors Reflect 1 Year Later As Virus And Symptoms Remain
Two local coronavirus survivors reflect one year later as the virus and symptoms remain. → Read More
New Guidelines Double The Number Of People Who Should Get Yearly Lung Cancer Screenings
Claude Lape was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer at age 57. → Read More
Robot Can Diagnose Lung Cancer Without Surgery
Edward Whaby was getting routine chest CTs as a follow-up after heart surgery. → Read More
New And Recent Mothers May Be Able To Pass Coronavirus Antibodies Onto Their Babies
New and recent mothers may be able to pass coronavirus antibodies onto their babies. → Read More
Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Could Be Used As Second Dose For People With Severe Allergic Reaction To First
Some people have severe allergic reactions to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. → Read More
How Johnson & Johnson’s Coronavirus Vaccine Compares To Other Vaccines Available – CBS Pittsburgh
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is now the third coronavirus vaccine in the U.S. authorized under emergency use. → Read More