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Diabetic Retinopathy: A Leading Cause of Blindness
Following glaucoma and macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness in the U.S. Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
How Over-the-Counter Medications Affect High Blood Pressure
Learn the difference between over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines, and find out why OTC drugs can be risky for people with high blood pressure. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Managing Heart Failure with Healthy Lifestyle
Lifestyle modifications like quitting smoking, exercising, and following a low-sodium eating plan key to managing heart failure. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology?
Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology currently is at the center of many medical studies as a possible tool for controlling prosthetic devices with... Read More
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
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Different Types of Congestive Heart Failure: Left and Right Sided Symptoms
Types of congestive heart failure can vary between the areas of the heart. Learn about the differences between left, right, and congestive heart failure from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Medical Mondays: Epilepsy
Learn more about epilepsy including epileptic seizures, complications associated with epilepsy, and epilepsy surgery in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Pregnant with Cancer: What You Need to Know
Developing cancer during pregnancy, although rare, does happen. However, there are treatment options available for pregnant women with cancer. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Adult Epilepsy and Mental Health
People with epilepsy tend to have higher rates of autismbeing autistic or having ADHD symptoms or depression than adults without epilepsy. Learn more about these relationships. Learn More
Categorized as: Mental Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Epilepsy Causes and Seizure Triggers
Epilepsy causes are not always clear, but we do know a few factors that lead to it. Learn why understanding seizure triggers helps you be prepared. Learn More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health