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A New Frontier: The Future of Transplantation at UPMC
As the transplant waiting list grows, pioneering scientists at UPMC are developing novel approaches to help more patients live longer.Watch Now
Categorized as: UPMC Next
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Do Training Masks Really Work?
Training masks are a hot new tool for many professional athletes, but are they actually effective? Learn more about their risks and benefits.Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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6 Tips to Prevent Injury from the Athletic Trainers at UPMC Sports Medicine
To help young athletes stay in the game and avoid injury, here are some tips from the athletic trainers from UPMC Sports Medicine.Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Figure Skating Injuries: How to Stay Safe on the Ice
Figure skating injuries aren't uncommon. Learn how you can treat and prevent them with UPMC Sports Medicine.Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Skiing Q&A with Dr. Volker Musahl
We sat down with Volker Musahl, MD, Medical Director at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex during a Facebook Open Wall to answer your skiing questions.Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Hockey Injuries: More Than Just Upper Body and Lower Body
Dharmesh Vyas, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon with UPMC Sports Medicine and the head team physician for the Pittsburgh Penguins®, discusses hockey injuries.Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Are Fitness Trackers Really Effective? The Surprising Truth
Fitness trackers can be beneficial — when used effectively. Learn how you can make the most of your fitness tracker.Read More
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness
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Kids and Heat-Related Illnesses: How to Prevent, Recognize and Treat Heat Conditions
Late summer is the time for sports scrimmages, cheerleading practices, and band camps in advance of a new season. It’s also a prime time for heat-related illnesses in children. Here’s a timely refresher on how to prevent heat-related illnesses from happening in the first place. Beat the Heat Tips Drink plenty of water throughout the…Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics
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Sandy’s Story: Outpatient Rehabilitation After Amputation
A four-wheeler accident pinned Sandy’s leg against a garage closet. Learn how she regained her independence after undergoing leg amputation.Read More
Categorized as: Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories