Search Results for: complications
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Finding Relief for Back Pain During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, your uterus expands and your weight and hormone levels change – shifting your center of gravity and weakening your abdominal muscles. These changes can affect your posture and put extra strain on your back.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Do I Need a CPAP Machine?
Do I need a CPAP, what is sleep apnea, how CPAPs work, diagnosis, benefits, side effectsRead More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health
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What You Should Know If Your Child Needs a Feeding Tube
Finding out your baby needs a feeding tube is scary, but it's not as complicated as it seems. Learn how baby feeding tubes work and why a child might need one.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Does an MBSAQIP Accreditation Mean in Bariatric Surgery?
If you're considering weight loss surgery, look for an MBSAQIP-accredited surgery program. Learn what MBSAQIP accreditation means and why it's important.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What Is Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)?
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of disorders caused by damage in the frontal or temporal lobes of the brain. Learn symptoms, causes, types, and more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Finding a Healthy Diet After Liver Transplant
After liver transplant surgery, eating a healthy diet and avoiding foods that can make you sick is vital. Get tips for what to eat after a liver transplant.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Lindsey’s Story: How Vascular Surgery for Blood Clots Helped Her Get Back on Her Feet
Lindsey, an operating room nurse, needed emergency surgery to remove a deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Understanding Angioplasty and Stent Insertion
Angioplasty and stent insertion help clear coronary arteries that are blocked or narrow. Learn more from the experts at UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: LGBTQIA+ Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning is important for everyone, especially members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more by listening to our podcast.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast