Search Results for: heart condition
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Amelia’s Story: Traveling from Australia to Pittsburgh for Concussion Treatment
When a concussion made life miserable, Amelia traveled to Pittsburgh from Australia to visit the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Understanding COVID-19 Vaccine Health Disparities
Health disparities may affect access to the COVID-19 vaccine for many Black Americans and other underserved communities.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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Understanding a Ventricular Septal Defect
A ventricular septal defect (VSD) is the most common type of congenital heart defect. The heart has two upper chambers (atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles). In a healthy heart, the wall that separates the lower two chambers is called the septum. In a baby with VSD, there is a hole in the wall between the ventricles.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Specialty Care and Same-Day Surgery in West Mifflin
The UPMC Outpatient Center on Clairton Blvd. houses more than 20 specialties, including orthopaedics and women's health, along with outpatient surgery.Watch Now
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Getting a Good Night’s Sleep: What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep is essential to maintaining good health and well-being, and studies show that sleep deprivation can lead to negative health outcomes, such as obesity and mood disorders. Yet, for more than 60% of the U.S. population – getting some shut-eye isn't easy.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Q&A: Telemedicine at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
The use of telemedicine is growing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Ken Nischal of UPMC discusses benefits and potential future advances.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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What Are the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19?
Doctors are learning more about the long-term effects that some people experience from COVID-19, including fatigue and shortness of breath.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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What Is Down Syndrome?
Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the U.S. Find out what it is and how it affects those who live with DS.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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11 Proven Ways to Cope With Anxiety
Now more than ever, it's important to know how to deal with anxiety. Feeling overwhelmed? Try these nine proven coping strategies.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health