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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Brachytherapy Treatment for Prostate Cancer?
LDR brachytherapy or prostate seed implantation is a type of radiation therapy used to treat prostate cancer. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Navigating the Holidays with Diabetes
How can you navigate the holidays if you have diabetes? UPMC dietitian, Jacquelyn Klunk, MS, RDN, LDN discusses how you can take care of yourself while enjoying some of your favorite holiday foods.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 17 Minute Read
What to Know About Pediatric Living-Donor Liver Transplants
Learn about pediatric liver transplants and how it can save the lives of children with end-stage liver disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Female Athletes Need to Know About Pelvic Health
According to Megan Glod, DPT, more people should consider their pelvic floor muscles when exercising. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine
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How to Make the Most of a Visit with Your Primary Care Physician: What Patients Should Know
Here's your essential guide to making the most of a visit with your PCP — whether it's in person or virtual.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: What You Need to Know about DVT
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) can be a life-threatening condition. Ulka Sachdev, MD, Co-director of the Vein Center at UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute, discusses causes, the warning signs and what you should discuss with your doctor.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 4 Minute Read
How Do Doctors Screen for Depression?
Depression is one of the most common mental health issues in the United States. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Is Acetaminophen Safe for Children? Dosage Guidelines and Tips for Parents
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says acetaminophen is safe for kids and adults. But always talk to your doctor before giving your child a new medicine.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 2 Minute Read
What to Know About the UPMC Vision Institute
The UPMC Vision Institute brings together experts from UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Ophthalmology for cutting-edge care and research.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z