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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 - 5 Minute Read
Understanding Surgery for Brain Tumors
Brain surgeons use advanced surgery techniques to remove brain tumors and help you heal faster. Learn more about brain tumor surgery types.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Is It Safe to Split Pills?
Is it safe to split pills? How can you know which pills to split, why is it unsafe to split some pills, how to cut a pill in half, other ways to save moneyRead More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Reasons for Hysterectomy: Understanding the Benefits and Side Effects
Hysterectomy is a common surgery to treat many women's health conditions. Learn about the many reasons for a hysterectomy and the benefits and side effects.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Women's Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Human Metapneumovirus?
hMPV is a common respiratory virus that scientists in the Netherlands identified in 2001. It is in the pneumoviridae family along with RSV.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Treating Obesity as a Chronic Disease
David Rometo, MD, Clinical Director of the UPMC Center for Obesity Medicine, discusses a shift in mindset when it comes to weight loss, and approaches that can benefit a patient’s overall health.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Do People Living with Cancer Benefit from Rehabilitation?
Physical therapy can help improve mobility, reduce pain, increase stamina, and reduce brain fog for people who have been treated with cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Dealing With Postpartum Hair Loss
Losing some hair after you have a baby is normal — but thankfully, it almost always grows back. Here's what you need to know about postpartum shedding.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Causes Facial Swelling During Cancer Treatment
Facial swelling during cancer treatment can have many causes, some of them serious. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z