University of Pittsburgh

William Anderst Awarded a 5 year R01 from the NIH

William Anderst, Assistant Professor and Director, Biodynamics Laboratory in Orthopedic Surgery, was awarded a 5 year R01 from the NIH to conduct a prospective longitudinal study to determine to what extent patient-specific factors, iatrogenic factors, and altered biomechanics affect dynamic cervical spine function following fusion.

Watching More TV as a Young Adult Predicts Obesity

The more hours young adults spend watching television each day, the greater the likelihood that they’ll have a higher body mass index and bigger waist circumference, a 15-year analysis by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health revealed.