Search Results for: hereditary

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  Is Colon Cancer Hereditary?

  November 27, 2023

  Colon cancer can run in families, leading you to wonder about the link between colon cancer and genetics. Learn more about the link and how to reduce your risk.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) and the Liver

  September 21, 2018

  Affecting 1.4 million people worldwide, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a genetic disorder that damages the blood vessels. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

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  Rare, Hereditary Conditions: Crigler-Najjar Syndrome

  August 18, 2017

  Crigler-Najjar syndrome is a hereditary condition that often affects children from Amish and Mennonite families. Learn more about this illness.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: crigler-najjar syndrome, hereditary conditions, living donor liver transplant

  

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  Family Ties: Are Heart Problems Hereditary?

  June 16, 2016

  Heart disease is linked to family history, but that doesn't mean you can't minimize your risk. Learn about what you can do to improve heart health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

  Tagged with: genetics, heart disease, Heart Health, HVI

  

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  Is Pancreatic Cancer Genetic or Hereditary?

  December 9, 2015

  Our family history plays an important role in our health. Find out how your genes might affect your risk of cancer.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer

  Tagged with: cancers, GI cancers, heart disease, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic cancers, tumor

  

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  Is Pancreatic Cancer Hereditary?

  February 16, 2021

  If a parent had pancreatic cancer, will you develop the disease too? Find out if pancreatic cancer is hereditary & how genetic counseling may helpRead More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer

  Tagged with: cancer screening, family, genetic, genetic screening, genetic testing, hereditary, medical mondays, obesity, pancreatic cancer, risk, smoker

  

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  Rapid Aging After Hysterectomy

  January 30, 2024

  Hysterectomy is common, but younger premenopausal women may risk rapid aging after hysterectomy. Learn why and how to reduce the risk.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Linda’s Story: Improving Her Sight After DOA Diagnosis

  December 26, 2023

  Linda Cetra of Pittsburgh's Friendship neighborhood started wearing glasses in the fifth grade, and every year her vision got a little worse.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute, UPMC Vision Institute

  Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

  Tagged with: Affinity

  

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  What Is the Quad Screen? Learn More About the Maternal Serum Screen

  March 6, 2023

  The quad screen is a prenatal genetic screening test available in the second trimester. It estimates risk for Down syndrome and more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth

  Tagged with: Discovery