Search Results for: disease
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Rare Diseases: What Is Krabbe Disease?
Krabbe disease is a severe neurological condition that impacts the nervous system. It is very rare, affecting fewer than 5,000 people in the U.S.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Stages of Liver Disease and Liver Failure
Liver disease and liver failure have many causes. Here's what you need to know about the stages of liver disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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What Is Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)?
Osteogenesis imperfecta, or "brittle bone disease," is a genetic condition that causes frequent bone fractures and other symptoms. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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50 Phenoms: How Sara Stays Strong with Brittle Bone Disease
Sara Simpson was born with the condition osteogenesis imperfecta, or "brittle bone disease." Despite the challenges it causes, she doesn't back down.Watch Now
Categorized as: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure
Kidney disease is common, but the signs are easy to miss. Read about the symptoms of this serious disease.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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What to Know About a Potential Lyme Disease Vaccine
A potential vaccine for Lyme disease is entering the third phase of clinical trials and could be available in a few years. Learn more from UPMC experts.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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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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How Heart Disease Disproportionately Affects Black Women in the US
Black women have high rates of heart disease due to income inequality and greater barriers in accessing health care. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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How Heart Disease Affects Latinos in the U.S.
Heart disease is the second-leading cause of death for Hispanic and Latino people in the U.S. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health