Search Results for: injections

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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: What Are They?

January 12, 2022

Doctors treat injuries in pro athletes and weekend warriors with this new therapy. Here's what you need to know about PRP.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation

Tagged with: sports medicine
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How to Know When You Need Treatment for Flat Feet

April 25, 2024

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

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Consideration
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Am I at Risk of Gestational Diabetes?

March 25, 2024

Gestational diabetes is a dangerous pregnancy complication for you and your baby. Learn what causes gestational diabetes and whether you are at risk.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

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

Tagged with: Discovery
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Top 2 Most Common Plastic Surgery Procedures on the Body

March 20, 2024

Here's what you should know about the two most common elective plastic surgery procedures on five key areas of the body.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Plastic Surgery

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

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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Understanding Age-Related Vision Changes

March 13, 2024

As you get older, you may experience specific challenges with your vision. Learn more about age-related vision changes.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: Discovery
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What May Cause Your Elbow Pain

March 30, 2024

Elbow pain can make even the simplest tasks feel unbearable. Learn more about elbow pain reasons and how common it can be.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

Tagged with: Discovery
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What Is a Nerve Block?

January 29, 2024

Nerve blocks help people who have acute or chronic pain. They're also used as a local anesthesia. Most are injections, but some are surgical. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pain Medicine

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Consideration
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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