Search Results for: cuts

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  How to Properly Treat Minor Cuts and Scrapes

  September 6, 2023

  You can treat most minor cuts at home. Here's what you need to know about tackling this common first aid job — and when you should call the doctor.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  How to Stop Bleeding: First Aid for Bleeding Cuts and Wounds

  December 14, 2021

  For most minor cuts, you can clean the wound and stop the flow. Find out how to stop bleeding at home and when you may need to see a doctor.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: bleeding, cuts, how to stop bleeding, scrapes, stop bleeding, wounds

  

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  Rehabilitation After Stroke: Outpatient Therapy for Stroke Recovery

  April 11, 2024

  Do you know the symptoms of a stroke or how to respond? Learn how to spot a stroke and respond and the types of outpatient therapies that help to treat strokes.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  What Are the Symptoms of a Frozen Shoulder?

  March 18, 2024

  Learn about frozen shoulder symptoms, why frozen shoulders happen, and what you can do to recover faster and prevent another frozen shoulder.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Peter’s Story: Back on the Gridiron After ACL Surgery

  January 16, 2024

  Athletes come to UPMC from around the world to take advantage of its research-driven and cutting-edge orthopaedic care. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  Eating Again After the POEM Procedure

  January 15, 2024

  Art West is enjoying eating once more, thanks to the POEM procedure, a new minimally invasive endoscopic treatment offered at UPMC Passavant–McCandless.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

  December 18, 2023

  REM sleep behavior disorder is a rare but serious sleep problem. Many people who have it go on to develop Parkinson's disease. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Sleep Medicine

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  What You Should Know About a Bowel Obstruction

  December 12, 2023

  A bowel obstruction is a serious condition that needs fast treatment. Learn the risk factors, symptoms and treatments for a bowel obstruction.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, Specialty

  

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  Why You Might Need Surgery for Diverticulitis

  December 11, 2023

  Diverticulitis requires treatment with diet, medication, and sometimes surgery. Learn more about this condition and who might need surgery for diverticulitis.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Consideration, Specialty