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AHN Autoimmunity Institute Launches Nationwide Biobank to Advance Relapsing Polychondritis Research and Treatments

AHN’s minimally invasive spine surgery relieves patients’ pain and quickly gets them back to living.

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Cardiovascular Institute is one of only a few centers offering intracoronary vascular brachytherapy, an innovative procedure providing hope for patients with challenging restenosis.

AHN Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition addresses patients’ challenging symptoms and needs with wide-ranging strategies and innovative treatments.

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) implants innovative device to manage central sleep apnea in heart failure patients, reducing mortality rise and improving quality of life.

Surgeons at Allegheny Health Network (AHN) Orthopaedic Institute embraced robotic technology for arthroplasty early on and use it to provide patients with the best possible care.

AHN's AI-ILD clinic provides collaborative care, uniting pulmonology and rheumatology specialists for efficient treatment of ILD.

AHN's urogynecology program offers comprehensive care for pelvic floor disorders, breaking barriers with tailored treatment plans for women's health.

The AccuCinch® System, utilized by Allegheny General Hospital, offers a breakthrough approach to treating heart failure by targeting the left ventricle.

Less invasive same-day surgery is an option for certain degenerative spine conditions, helping the patient recover more quickly and in a more comfortable home environment.

Although the benefits of telehealth are clear, it is not without its challenges. As the field of rheumatology moves into a post-pandemic world, the future of telemedicine hangs in the balance.

New clinic provides comprehensive hyperlipidemia services for patients.

A discussion with Briana DiSilvio, MD, a specialist in pulmonary and critical care at Allegheny Health Network

At West Penn Hospital, the harmonica program, currently in the pilot phase, aims to demonstrate its benefits in improving respiratory symptoms, reducing exacerbations, and enhancing patients' quality of life.

"Playing the harmonica has a therapeutic effect because of the pursed lip breathing technique it requires," Dr. Becky Jordan says in an interview.

Pelvic floor disorders affect nearly one in four women. Nonsurgical and advanced urogynecology treatments can offer women lasting relief.

A novel device has the potential to improve cardiac imaging for thousands of patients. The new technology, HeartFlow®, has advanced cardiac mapping capabilities. It provides 3D images of the coronary arteries without the need for invasive cardiac catheterization. The cardiovascular team at Allegheny Health Network has helped pioneer this advanced technology, dating back to its pilot study in 2016. Cleared by the FDA, HeartFlow® is another leading-edge option to provide high-quality cardiac care as efficiently and safely as possible.

Dr. Matthew Lander explains that the number of cardiac sarcoidosis cases might be lower than other forms of sarcoidosis, but the outcomes are more severe.

According to older literature, most cases of sarcoidosis involve the lungs, but Dr. Matthew Lander explains why there could be more to the rare disease.

PET scanning, in particular, has provided advancement in the diagnosis process, which has offered a new perspective on cardiac sarcoidosis for clinicians.

"Especially when untreated and in late stages of progression, ILD is well known to impact health related quality of life," according to Dr. Briana DiSilvio. "Chronic dyspnea, cough, and reduced exercise capacity can become disabling."

Dr. Thosani discusses the convergence of technology and physiology, treatment advancements, and virtual medicine capabilities in the field of heart arrhythmia.

For the second annual Interstitial Lung Disease Day, Dr. Briana DiSilvio expands on the background of ILDs and the latest care practices.

The goal for many is to eradicate HCV by the year 2030.