Search Results for: doctor
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Women’s Heart Health: How to Talk to Your Doctor About Hypertension
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can be serious if left untreated. Learn your risk factors and how to discuss it with your doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Article - 3 Minute Read
What to Ask Your Doctor About Living Donor Liver Transplant
Talk with your doctor about your living donor liver transplant questions. Learn whether living donor liver transplant is right for you and what you should know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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How Often Should You Visit the Doctor?
You know you should see a doctor for screenings and checkups. But how often should you go — and which doctors do you need to see? Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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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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When To See a Doctor for Pain Management
How do you know when it is time to see a pain management doctor? A UPMC pain medicine specialist, Jacob Shipley, MD, weighs in.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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When Should I Message My Doctor on My Patient Portal?
Patient portals allow patients to directly and securely message their providers, request medication refills, and make payments with ease.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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When to See a Doctor for Kidney Stones
Kidney stones can be extremely painful — but how do you know whether or not to see a doctor? Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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What Doctors Should I Visit Every Year?
Maintaining your recommended annual visits is one way to keep on top of your overall health. Which doctors should you see every year?Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, New Here
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Painful Sex for Women: Causes, Treatments, and Talking to Your Doctor
Pain during sex is not normal. If you have painful sex on a regular basis, you should call your doctor. Here's what to know.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health