Search Results for: wounds

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  Draining Nonhealing Wounds with Vacuum-Assisted Closure

  October 3, 2022

  If you have a wound that won't heal, your doctor may recommend vacuum-assisted closure. Find out more from UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Wound Care

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  Do Wounds Need Air to Heal?

  March 28, 2024

  You've probably heard that minor cuts and scrapes need air to heal. Read on to find out why that's not true — and what to do instead.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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

  December 15, 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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  Skin Care Simplified: How to Clean and Protect Your Skin

  January 23, 2024

  Skin is our first line of defense against injury, illness, allergens, and other hazards. Learn how to protect it.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

  Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  What Are the Dangers of Obesity?

  December 6, 2023

  Obesity and related health conditions are responsible for millions of deaths worldwide each year. Learn about potential treatment options.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery

  

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  Should I Use Neosporin?

  November 17, 2023

  If you have a small cut, your first impulse may be to reach for antibacterial ointment. Here's what you need to know about this over-the-counter remedy.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  What Do Parents Need to Know About Impetigo?

  October 25, 2023

  Impetigo is a common skin infection in young children. It's usually not serious, but you shouldn't let it go untreated. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  Do You Know the Warning Signs of Type 2 Diabetes?

  October 23, 2023

  Type 2 Diabetes is a metabolic disease where the body's cells become resistant to insulin. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Discovery, PCP

  

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  One Woman’s Recovery at UPMC Lititz: ‘You Feel Like You Belong’

  February 5, 2024

  Discover Christine’s inspiring recovery journey as she found a sense of belonging at UPMC Wound and Hyperbaric Center in Lititz.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: UPMC Stories

  Tagged with: Affinity, Specialty