Search Results for: heart condition
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Niamh’s Story: Life-Saving Surgery to Treat Her Esophageal Cancer
After her cancer diagnosis, Niamh underwent a minimally invasive esophagectomy performed by Ryan Levy, MD, chief of thoracic surgery at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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How To Find Reliable Health Information Online
It can be difficult to find health information online that you can trust. Here is how to know whether a website's health and medical information is reliable.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Finding a Doctor Who Is an LGBTQIA+ Ally
Here's how to find an LGBTQ friendly doctor who is a willing ally to gay, trans, and queer people and understand their healthcare needs.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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Why Everyone Needs a Primary Care Physician (PCP)
A PCP is your main doctor — kind of like the captain of your personal health care team. Get tips on finding a PCP.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Tick Paralysis? Understand The Symptoms And Treatment Options
Tick paralysis is a very rare but dangerous condition caused by a tick bite. Find out where it's diagnosed, its symptoms and treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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A Guide to Telemedicine Services: What You Need to Know
Learn how telemedicine works, and which conditions doctors can treat via video visits and telehealth.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Bone and Joint Infections: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Infections caused by bacteria and fungi can enter into your bones, causing pain and other symptoms. Learn about bone and joint infections.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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The Flu Season and COVID-19: What to Know for 2021-22
For the second year in a row, the seasonal flu season is occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out what you can do to protect yourself.Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Treating Mitral Valve Disease
Think of your heart as your body's engine — multiple parts work together to regulate blood flow. Learn about mitral valve disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health