Palliative Research Center
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Pitt researchers asking empiric questions and exploring ethical dilemmas to improve serious illness care. https://t.co/Cf6U8mmhyV
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined May 2019
As a reminder, we are now cross-posting to BlueSky. If you're migrating, you can follow us as we get that account off the ground.
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Delighted to share our manuscript published in @JNCI_Now. We found that facilitated ACP was associated with lower PTSD symptoms among bereaved caregivers and higher rates of goal concordant EOL care. Thanks to Dr. Schenker, @rabob, @PittPalCare and all collaborators.
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Bridging the rural oncology gap: A conceptual, technical, and pragmatic framework for digital interventions. https://t.co/2keoHhmnpa
@JournalCancer @PittPalCare
#DigitalHealth #CancerCare #RuralHealth
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.@GinaPiscitello spoke with @medpagetoday about a review she led that found a lack of uniformity surrounding US laws guiding clinician decision-making for initiating or maintaining life-sustaining treatment. Read it here: https://t.co/jbEycBlBTh
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We're still accepting applications for our new Adolescent & Young Adult Addiction Medicine Fellowship, funded by @HRSAgov! Learn more about the AYA #AddictionMedicine Fellowship at https://t.co/DeJ7ciiF5Z or email @shang_maggie
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Call for Research Method Abstracts is OPEN! Submit your proposal for the Research Methods Track at the 2026 State of the Science Symposium! Showcase innovations in design, methods & theory. Deadline: Aug 27 at noon PT.
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Call for Research Methods Abstracts This call closed August 27 You are invited to submit an abstract proposal for the State of the Science Symposium, a full-day pre-conference taking place […]
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Which daily symptoms during chemotherapy increase risk for ED visits/unplanned hospitalizations? In this paper led by recent MD Liz Kairis, GI symptoms, shortness of breath, fatigue, & pain predicted risk of unplanned healthcare within the next 7 days: https://t.co/goKROqUlRm
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Can devices worn during chemotherapy capture prognostic information about physical function? We found that Fitbit metrics predicted overall survival, even after adjusting for clinician-rated performance status & patient-reported physical function: https://t.co/BFA1Wr7vgp
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Original: Drs. Bell, @hwbulls et al. highlight that opioid stigma in cancer survivors includes external, relational, and internalized stigma that shapes pain management decisions — Tailored interventions are needed to reduce stigma Full:
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Pitt’s @JessicaMerlinMD is developing strategies to manage pain AND opioid use disorder—especially for patients with cancer. Her goal? Integrate evidence-based care faster and meet patients where they are. #CancerCare #AddictionCare #PittResearch 🔗 https://t.co/8tugLOR8As
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If you missed @PittDeptofMed’s Research Day Poster Session B, you missed over 50 posters by DGIM fellows, residents, staff, and faculty. Don’t worry though - you can catch plenaries by some of our residents starting at 1:15! #PittResearchMatters #PittMed
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Meet Dr. Margaret Quinn-Rosenzweig, winner of the new Excellence in Social Justice & Health Equity Award. #ENRS2025 #nursingresearch #nursingconference #socialjustice #healthequity
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Join us at noon on Tuesday, 04.22.25, for the next DOM Grand Rounds! Tuesday's MGR, "Spreading the Wealth: Opportunities to Expand the Reach and Impact of Palliative Care," will be presented by Dr. Yael Schenker from @PittPalCare and @PittGIM. For the link, visit
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Facilitated Versus Patient-Directed Advance Care Planning Among Patients With Advanced #Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial. https://t.co/oRFbFk9GlH
@ASCO @JCO_ASCO @JCOOP_ASCO
#PallOnc #SuppOnc #CancerCare
@PittPalCare @UPMCHillmanCC
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Check out this great new publication from Justin Yu, MD, MS, in our division of palliative care, looking into supporting caregivers of children with complex needs, published in Academic Pediatrics: https://t.co/Zlf2Oa61x0
@ChildrensPgh @UPMCPhysicianEd @PittPalCare
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The findings from the study were published in Academic Pediatrics.
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At Med #GrandRounds today @nyugrossman, Yael Schenker, MD of @PittPalCare gave an outstanding talk on the role of specialty palliative care. Dr. Schenker highlighted palliative care’s contributions, limitations, and opportunities to expand its reach and impact. Key Takeaways: ▶️
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Do you have a palliative care experience you would like to share? Medical Grand Rounds is LIVE. Dr. Yael Schenker @PittPalCare joins @MarkPochapin & @PlateletDoc in the studio. Call 877-698-3627 https://t.co/vuGRUcZrG6
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Do you know what palliative care is and how it can help those who are seriously ill? Medical Grand Rounds is LIVE. @MarkPochapin and @PlateletDoc are talking with Dr. Yael Schenker @PittPalCare 877-698-3627 https://t.co/vuGRUcZrG6
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Support a cause close to your 💙 on #PittDayofGiving! ✅ GIM Academic Support Fund: https://t.co/rg5Mt1hxI6 ✅ Birmingham Free Clinic: https://t.co/pGk6znrPfL ✅ Pall Care Fund: https://t.co/AmWZZTeWbP ✅ @CONVERGEPitt: https://t.co/m1fTkgVz6V ✅ @PittCP3: https://t.co/uZTMwPKw7V
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Your #PittDayofGiving gift to the #PalliativeCare fund helps us: 📋 Manage complex symptoms 📚 Train future #PallCare providers 🤝 Support patients & their loved ones Together, we can reduce suffering & improve quality of life. 💙 Donate today: https://t.co/pGk6znrhqd
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