Search Results for: blood vessel
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Deacon’s Story: Managing a Peanut Allergy with Peanuts
Oral immunotherapy (OIT) helped Deacon, a child with a peanut allergy, manage his condition. Learn more about his story.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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What to Know About Rheumatic Disease in Pregnancy
A rheumatic disease adds challenges to pregnancy. Learn about rheumatic disease in pregnancy and how to keep yourself and your baby healthy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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What to Expect With Outpatient Cataract Surgery
Learn how to prepare for outpatient cataract surgery and what to expect during the procedure and recovery period.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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What Does the Color of Your Mucus Mean?
Your mucus color can change due to infection, nosebleeds, allergies, and more. Find out when your mucus color should warrant a doctor's visit.Watch Now
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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COVID-19 and Stroke: What to Know
Some people are at a higher risk of stroke after COVID-19. Learn about causes, risk factors, and ways you can prevent stroke after COVID-19.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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What’s the Difference Between a Tumor and a Cyst?
Any new growth on our bodies can be concerning. Your doctor can help answer the question: Is it a cyst or a tumor?Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Long-Term Effects of Childhood Epilepsy
Are there long term-effects of childhood epilepsy? In many cases, there are no long-term effects. You can take actions to reduce the risk of long-term effects.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Behind the Living-Donor Liver Transplant Process
In living-liver donation, doctors remove part of a healthy donor's liver. Then they immediately transplant the partial liver into a patient with end-stage liver disease after removing the diseased organ.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Saving Janet’s Leg: Vascular Surgery at UPMC Passavant
Learn about how UPMC Passavant's limb salvage program saves lives, including patient Janet C. of Mercer County.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories