Search Results for: blood vessel
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What Are MRI and MRA Scans?
MRI and MRA scans are imaging tests. They take detailed pictures of the inside of the body. Learn how to prepare for your MRI or MRA and what to expect.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How Smoking, Alcohol, and Drugs Can Harm Your Baby
Your unborn baby receives much of what you eat, drink, and breathe. Learn how unhealthy habits—like smoking, drinking, and doing drugs—can harm your baby.Learn More
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Can You Lower Cholesterol Without Medication?
Borderline or high cholesterol can lead to heart disease but is treatable. Find out how you might be able to lower your cholesterol without medication.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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What To Expect During Cardiac Catheterization
Find out what to expect if you need a cardiac catheterization. Learn about the heart cath procedure and what to expect post-procedure.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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What Makes Your Nose Bleed?
Nose bleeds (epistaxis) may be alarming, but they're also quite common. Learn about the common causes of nose bleeds.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Living With Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Raynaud's phenomenon is an autoimmune disease that causes white, blue or red coloration in your fingers or toes. Discover the symptoms and treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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What Conditions Does Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Treat?
Gamma knife radiosurgery treats cancer, as well as brain and nerve tissue conditions. Learn more about the conditions we treat at UPMC using Gamma Knife.Learn More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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What Is Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?
Gamma knife radiosurgery is a form of precisely targeted radiation therapy that affects only the tumor or other issue, not the surrounding tissue.Learn More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Pimple Popping At Home: Take a Pass
Is it safe and healthy to pop pimples at home? Check out this article to learn about different types of acne and find out if you should visit an expert.Read More
Categorized as: Skin Care