Search Results for: heart condition
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COVID-19 and Its Connection to Stroke
The Coronavirus seems to attack the vasculature. Risk factors are diabetes, heart disease, and morbid obesity. These are the same for stroke.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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Returning to High School Sports Safely Amid COVID-19
To help reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread in high school athletics, a multidisciplinary team of experts at UPMC developed a Return to Sports Playbook. The playbook sets guidelines for high schools to bring back sports while keeping athletes, coaches, fans, and other participants safe.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Managing Prostate Cancer
Dr. Joel Nelson discusses new approaches in caring for prostate cancer as well as symptoms that could indicate kidney or bladder cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Prostate Cancer, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast, Urology
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Testing For COVID-19 Therapies
UPMC has developed a novel approach to fast-tracking clinical trials for COVID-19 therapies.Watch Now
Categorized as: COVID-19, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Myths and Facts About Depression
Depression is a common mental illness in the United States, but many misconceptions remain. Learn the facts about depression from UPMC.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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What Is Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)?
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare complication of COVID-19 in kids. Learn about symptoms, treatment, and more.Watch Now
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Seeking Emergency and Urgent Care Unrelated to COVID-19
If you were not exposed to COVID-19, but you have emergency or urgent care needs, it’s important you don’t put off medically necessary care.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Jean Becker’s TAVR Story
Jean Becker knew she might need an aortic valve replacement. After TAVR, she started feeling better almost immediately. Learn more about TAVR.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Should Infants and Toddlers Wear Facemasks During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Read on to see why infants and children under 2 shouldn’t wear facemasks, and what you can do to protect them from COVID-19.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics