Search Results for: disease
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Addressing Behavioral Health Barriers for People with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Nearly 1.6 million Americans live with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). But each journey is unique. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What You Need to Know About ALS (or Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Find out about ALS symptoms, what causes ALS, and treatments and research happening at the UPMC ALS Center of Excellence.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Why Facemasks Are Still Important Against Respiratory Diseases
Face masks are a critical tool to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases like influenza, COVID-19, and RSV.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Is There a Connection Between Cancer and Kidney Disease?
Research indicates both that patients with kidney disease are at greater risk of cancer and that patients with cancer are at greater risk of kidney disease.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Degenerative Disc Disease: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments
Degenerative disc disease happens with age, and nearly everyone is at risk. Learn preventive strategies and new treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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The Connection Between Autoimmune Disease and Heart Disease
People with autoimmune or inflammatory diseases can take several steps to try to prevent cardiovascular disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Genetics and Kidney Disease: Special Considerations of Kidney Disease in the Black Community?
Learn about what causes kidney disease and the links between race and kidney disease and genetics and kidney disease to know your risk factors.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Transplant, Urology
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The Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center: Q&A with Dr. Hoskoppal and Dr. Patel
Congenital heart disease is a heart defect present at birth. 1 in 100 children born in the U.S. get a diagnosis of a congenital heart defect.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Treating Obesity as a Chronic Disease
David Rometo, MD, Clinical Director of the UPMC Center for Obesity Medicine, discusses a shift in mindset when it comes to weight loss, and approaches that can benefit a patient’s overall health.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
