Search Results for: genetics
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Breast Cancer: Am I At Risk?
Learn more about the most common risks for developing breast cancer. Learn how genetic testing can may help you determine your chances of developing cancerLearn More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health
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Article - 1 Minute Read
September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Discover the symptoms, risks, and prevention of ovarian cancer to increase awareness of this "silent killer."Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health
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Infographic: Colors of the Eye
Learn more about eye color, what determines it, and medical conditions that affect it with this cool infographic from the UPMC Eye Center.View Infographic
Categorized as: Eye Health
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Are Legal Blindness, Visual Impairment, and Low Vision?
Discover the difference between low vision, visual impairment, and legal blindness. Find out how each is diagnosed and treated at the UPMC Eye Center.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Ask the Expert: Tummy Tucks
Jeffrey Gusenoff, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon at UPMC, answers questions about the tummy tuck surgical procedure.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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NCAA Athlete Isaiah Austin Dreams Despite Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis
College athlete Isaiah Austin was bound for the NBA before a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome put him on the sidelines.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Macular Degeneration, and How Is It Treated?
Learn more about dry and wet macular degeneration, including the causes, risks, and symptoms of macular degeneration, as well as treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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What Is Pulmonary Hypertension?
Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the lung's blood vessels. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension symptoms and treatment options.Learn More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness