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What Is Hirschsprung’s Disease?
Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital disorder that affects the intestines, primarily causing constipation and intestinal blockages. Learn more.Learn More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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What Is Ulcerative Colitis?
Ulcerative colitis is part of a group of diseases called inflammatory bowel disease. It's causes inflammation in the colon leading to pain and diarrhea.Learn More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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How to Prevent Bedsores: Tips for Managing Pain
Bedsores happen when the skin breaks down from constant pressure. They happen to people with limited mobility or may occur in skin folds.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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What Are the Intestines?
Ever wonder how all that food you eat gets turned into the energy you use every day? Learn how your large and small intestines work.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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What Is a Patient-Centered Medical Home?
UPMC has one of the first patient-centered, disease specific medical homes in the country - Total Care-IBD. Learn about the benefits of medical homes.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Breastfeeding FAQs with the UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital Lactation Center
You may think breastfeeding comes naturally, but it often takes more training than many realize. Discover the answers to common questions.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Ask the Expert: Intestinal Transplant
Some transplant surgeries aren't as straightforward as others. Our expert explains how an intestinal transplant is much more complex.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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What Is a Good Resting Heart Rate?
Learn about normal heart rate, including healthy resting heart rates and active heart rates, and find out what yours should be.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Infographic: Comparing 3 Common Digestive Disorders
Celiac Disease vs. Crohn's Disease vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome – do you know the difference between these digestive disorders? View our infographic.Learn More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness