Search Results for: arch
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Causes Foot Arch Pain?
Plantar fasciitis, flat feet, posterior tibial tendonitis, and Achilles tendonitis can all cause foot arch pain.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Do I Have Fallen Arches?
Fallen arches happen when tendons or ligaments in one or both feet tear or break down, causing the arch to flatten and the toes to point outward.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: All of Us Research Program
It’s a nationwide effort to enroll one million people in a first of its kind research program. Mylanda Massart, MD, PhD, Co-investigator, All of Us Pennsylvania explains what the program is about and why she hopes you’ll get involved.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Immunotherapy Research Offers Hope for Patients with Breast Cancer
New immunotherapy treatments are offering hope for people who have advanced or difficult-to-treat breast cancer. Research has suggested that these new approaches have the potential to extend the lives of people with breast cancer — or, in some cases, lead to complete breast cancer remission. What is immunotherapy? Immunotherapy uses materials from living organisms to…Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Video
Blind Architect Brings Perspective to Pittsburgh Health Care Giant
An architect who has entirely lost his eyesight seems like an unlikely champion for a 410,000 square-foot building for a major health system. And yet, Chris Downey, architect, planner, and consultant for HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm, who lost his sight a decade ago, is precisely the right man for the job.…Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 3 Minute Read
UPMC Doctor Leads Endobronchial Valve Research
Frank Sciurba, MD, medical director of UPMC’s Pulmonary Physiology Laboratory, has been at the forefront of research on the devices and their effectiveness.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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Article - 1 Minute Read
Archery Safety for Hunters
In many states, a bow and arrow follows the same laws and regulations as firearms. Follow these archery safety tips to ensure your hunt is successful.Read More
Categorized as: Safety
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Article - 7 Minute Read
Marathon Bloggers Report on March Progress
Find out how our marathon bloggers are doing as they close in on the Pittsburgh Marathon.Read More
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How to Know When You Need Treatment for Flat Feet
Flat feet can damage the tendons as well as joints in the foot, causing significant pain. Find out when to seek treatment and what therapies can help.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
