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Meet Cherie Peters: What Is a UPMC Living Donation Liaison?
At UPMC, we believe in the power of living donation and consider it a first-line treatment option for people with end-stage kidney disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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What Is the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?
You've likely heard of diabetes, a common category of disease that affects millions of people across the globe. Yet, many may not realize that there are two different forms of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Do I Have Fallen Arches?
Fallen arches happen when tendons or ligaments in one or both feet tear or break down, causing the arch to flatten and the toes to point outward.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Baby’s First Trips to the Doctors
A new baby means lots of trips to the doctor in the first two years. Pamela Schoemer, MD from UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics explains why the visits are important and what you can expect.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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What Is Scoliosis?
Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. It often appears in early adolescence, but aging adults develop scoliosis too. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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What Parents Should Know About Parechovirus
The CDC issued a health alert about parechovirus, an illness that commonly affects infants and children. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Being Diagnosed with Scoliosis as an Adult
Scoliosis may continue from adolescence into adulthood. Or, you may develop scoliosis as you age. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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What Is Bicuspid Aortic Valve?
Learn more about the genetic heart condition and minimally invasive ways to treat a bicuspid aortic valve.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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When Do Babies Start Walking?
Your baby may or may not walk at the same time as your friend's baby — and that's OK. Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics