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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Dropping the Beat on Sickle Cell Disease
Follow along as former NFL linebacker Ryan Shazier talks with Julian about his journey with overcoming sickle cell disease.Watch Now
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness
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Sickle Cell Disease Screening: Why It’s Necessary
The National Institutes of Health recommended all newborns be screened for sickle cell disease in the late 1980s. It took until 2006 to be mandated in all 50 states and Washington D.C. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Living Well With Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a group of disorders of the red blood cells. Learn about life with sickle cell disease from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Sickle Cell Disease? Learn More About This Genetic Blood Disorder
Sickle cell disease, a group of inherited blood disorders, can prevent red blood cells from carrying oxygen through the vessels. Learn More.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Understanding 3 Common Nutrient Deficiencies
Discover common nutrient deficiencies and how to prevent them. Plus, learn whether you should consider taking a multivitamin.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Your Top 4 Questions About Dialysis, Answered
Dialysis is a treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Learn the facts from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Your Guide to Choosing the Best Prenatal Vitamin
You know that prenatal vitamins help reduce problems conceiving and nurturing a healthy baby, but what supplements should you take?Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease: What’s the Connection?
Diabetes makes up a full 44 percent of new cases of kidney failure each year. Currently, 247,000 people are living with kidney failure caused by diabetes.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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A Future of Fertility for Pediatric Cancer Patients
A pioneering UPMC protocol preserves fertility in children and others affected by chemotherapy. Learn more about this innovation.Watch Now
Categorized as: Living and Wellness