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Minimally Invasive Shoulder Surgery: What You Need to Know
Arthroscopic surgery, which uses tiny incisions and small instruments, is the latest, least invasive way to repair rotator cuffs and labral tears.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Thigh Lift (Thighplasty) for Excess Skin After Weight Loss
A thighplasty, or thigh lift, removes excess skin from the inner thigh. People with loose skin after losing a large amount of weight may consider a thigh lift.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Climate Plays a Major Role in Health. UPMC Is Taking Steps for a More Sustainable Future
Clinicians for Climate Action, a group of health care professionals from UPMC and Pitt, are working toward decarbonizing health care.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Benefits of Playing Squash and How to Prevent Injuries
Squash is growing in popularity in Pittsburgh. Learn the benefits of this fun, fast-paced sport, as well as its most common injuries and how to prevent them.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Experiencing a Migraine? Here’s What to Do
When you have a migraine, it can leave you pleading for it to stop. But it takes more than wishful thinking to stop the throbbing pain and other migraine symptoms, such as nausea or vomiting, sensory changes, and fatigue.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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How Much Ibuprofen Can I Take?
Ibuprofen is an effective painkiller, but it's not safe for all. Find out if ibuprofen is for you, how much you can take, and the risks of ibuprofen overdose.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Deryk’s Story: Back on the Pitch After Two ACL Surgeries
Thanks to the expertise of the orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists at UPMC Sports Medicine in Pittsburgh, Deryk returned to the soccer pitch. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How Vaping Clinics Can Combat Lung Injury and More
Read on for more about the UPMC vaping clinic's mission and the innovative research UPMC is conducting.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Are Some Types of Alcohol ‘Healthier’ than Others?
Although certain types of alcohol may carry specific health benefits, there is no truly "healthy" type of alcohol. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness