Advancement and academe
Successful transition to independence higher among postdocs who diversify institutions
Pitt climbs in highly cited researcher list
Five public health faculty appeared in the annual listing of Highly Cited Researchers, published by the UK-based data analytics firm Clarivate.
This hormone may be the missing ingredient to heart-healthy cholesterol levels for menopausal women
Dr. Samar R. El Khoudary has identified a link between a lesser-known hormone called anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and lipid, or cholesterol, levels in midlife women.
Step aside estrogen. Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a predictor of blood lipid - or cholesterol - status for midlife women that may be key to understanding how hormone replacement therapy contributes to heart health.
Weight-loss surgery produces durable improvements in urinary incontinence
Seven years after bariatric surgery, patients with urinary incontinence see improvements that persist, according to large longitudinal study
Americans are eating more whole grains but are still confused by the food labels
An analysis of two decades of data on Americans’ diets revealed that people are increasingly choosing whole grain foods, although we can't always tell which products are healthier.
Pitt Public Health in practice
Countywide Project Helps Communities to Flourish
In a pair of recent publications, Drs. Dara Méndez, Tiffany Gary-Webb, and colleagues describe progress being made to improve health equity and outcomes related to chronic conditions that disproportionately affect people of color, those with lower socioeconomic status and other historically excluded individuals in Allegheny County.
Disparities in COVID-19 vaccine equity persist, though the situation has improved
Healio - Jean Nachega explains that these data show that vaccine access inequity is still a reality, especially in low- and middle-income countries, though the situation at least in terms of COVID-19 vaccines has somewhat improved.
Lewis Kuller, longtime chair of epidemiology at Pitt, dies at 88
Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle- Lewis H. Kuller, who built a world-class Department of Epidemiology, which he chaired for 30 years, has died.
COVID-19 cases hold steady in Allegheny County
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette- Tiffany Gary-Webb, an associate professor of epidemiology and a member of the Black Equity Coalition, discussed concerns about racial disparities with COVID-19.
Grants of note
It’s a Grant Quintet for Public Health
Distinguished alumna visits Pitt Public Health
Noted health equity researcher spoke on Oct. 13
Congratulations to Ashley Hill - ‘40 Under 40’ honoree
EPI’s Ashley Hill was recognized as part of the Georgia Southern University Alumni Association “40 Under 40” Class of 2022 on September 23. The annual honor recognizes young alumni who have made significant strides in business, leadership, community, educational or philanthropic endeavors. Honorees were chosen by a selection committee that reviewed each individual’s professional expertise, achievements, and dedication to charitable and community initiatives.