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Safety on the Slopes: Sledding and Snow Tubing Tips
Wintertime activities, like sledding or snow tubing, can lead to injuries. Discover some sledding safety tips to keep your kids out of harm's way.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Safety, Sports Medicine
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How the Pituitary Gland Oversees Your Body’s Hormones
The pituitary gland sends signals to other glands in your body to stimulate the production of important hormones. Learn more about it.Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Youth Hockey Injuries Q&A with Dr. Vyas
Dr. Dharmesh Vyas, MD, PhD of UPMC Sports Medicine answers some commonly asked questions about youth hockey injuries and nutrition.Learn More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Sports Medicine
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Do Parents Know the Truth About Concussions?
More than 80 percent of parents cannot identify concussion symptoms. Learn more in this infographic from the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Cycling FAQs with Matt Tinkey, Cycling Performance Specialist
Whether you're into competitive racing or you're a casual enthusiast, Matt Tinkey of UPMC Sports Medicine is here to answer your cycling questions!Read More
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
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Infographic: Body Shapes By Sport
Body shapes come in all different shapes and sizes. heck out our infographic below to see how body shapes vary by sport.View Infographic
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
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Infographic: A Heads Up on Preventing Sports Injuries
Concussions happen even when wearing a helmet. It's a common myth that sports helmets can prevent concussions. Learn about different sports helmets.Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
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Preventing Common Playground Injuries
According to a 2021 study, playground injuries cause over 200,000 emergency department visits each year. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Brain Mapping Pinpoints Source of Epileptic Seizures
Brain mapping techniques help physicians find the cause of epilepsy. MEG, EEG, and MRI scans give a complete picture of the brain's functioning.Learn More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health