Search Results for: complications
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What to Do if You Experience Signs of Miscarriage in Early Pregnancy
Signs of miscarriage include bleeding, spotting, and cramping. Learn why you should see a health provider if you have any symptoms of miscarriage during pregnancy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Eating Again After the POEM Procedure
Art West is enjoying eating once more, thanks to the POEM procedure, a new minimally invasive endoscopic treatment offered at UPMC Passavant–McCandless.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Cheryl’s Story: Finding Her Balance After Years of Dizziness
While visiting her grandson at college in November 2021, Cheryl was walking the campus and started to have dizzy spells that would come and go. When she woke up the next morning, the room was spinning, and she could barely get out of bed.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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How to Prevent RSV and Respiratory Illness in Babies
You can take steps to protect yourself from winter germs, but here's how you can also ask others to help protect you and your loved ones from illness.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Is There a Connection Between Cancer and Kidney Disease?
Research indicates both that patients with kidney disease are at greater risk of cancer and that patients with cancer are at greater risk of kidney disease.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Why You Might Need Surgery for Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis requires treatment with diet, medication, and sometimes surgery. Learn more about this condition and who might need surgery for diverticulitis.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What Is Magnesium Deficiency?
Magnesium is very important for your body. Having low magnesium levels in your body can prove dangerous. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Navigating the Holidays with Diabetes
How can you navigate the holidays if you have diabetes? UPMC dietitian, Jacquelyn Klunk, MS, RDN, LDN discusses how you can take care of yourself while enjoying some of your favorite holiday foods.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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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