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What Is a Meningioma?
A meningioma is a tumor that involves the central nervous system. Learn about symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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How To Treat Vomiting at Home
Vomiting is unpleasant, but it's usually not serious. Read on for remedies to treat vomiting — and when you should call the doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What’s the Difference Between a Tumor and a Cyst?
Any new growth on our bodies can be concerning. Your doctor can help answer the question: Is it a cyst or a tumor?Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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What Are Hospice Services?
What is hospice care? How is hospice and palliative care different? When should hospice care start? UPMC provides the answers to FAQs on hospice care.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Why High Surgical Oncology Volumes Matter
There is a well-established link between a hospital's and surgeon's surgical volumes and patient outcomes. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Treating Jackie’s Heart Disease: A Magee-Womens Heart Program Story
Retired UPMC nurse Jackie Stogoski visited the Magee-Womens Heart Program at UPMC Passavant due to chest pain. Now, she walks 13,000 steps a day.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Bone Cancer?
Bone cancer begins when cells in the bone start to grow out of control or spread from another site into the bone. Learn the symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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What Is Cellulitis? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection. Anyone can get it, and it can cause complications if left untreated. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Squamous cell carcinoma is a common skin cancer caused by sun exposure. Left untreated, it can spread to other body parts.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z