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How Much Acetaminophen Can I Take?
Adults should take no more than 1,000mg of acetaminophen per dose, and no more than 4,000mg in 24 hours. But some people should avoid this drug altogether.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Addiction in the LGBTQIA+ Community: Understanding Substance Abuse
LGBTQIA+ substance use is higher than in the straight population because of greater stigma, discrimination, trauma, stress, and mental health issues.Read More
Categorized as: LGBTQIA+ Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is a Preconception Doctor’s Appointment?
A preconception doctor's appointment is the first step toward a healthy pregnancy. Learn more about who should have this appointment, when to have it, and why.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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How to Prepare Your Body for Living Donation
Ready to become a living organ donor? Here's what you need to know to prepare your body for organ donation.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Are Men More Susceptible to Liver Disease Than Women?
Learn about about gender and liver disease and how liver disease rates vary by gender. See what you can do to keep your liver healthy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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What Is Porphyria?
Porphyria is a group of rare genetic disorders that can affect the skin, nervous system, liver, and other organs. Learn more.Read More
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Avoiding Infectious Disease During Travel
Staying healthy is important to consider when planning to travel internationally, according to Carolyn Fernandes, MD, director, UPMC Travel Health Program.Read More
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Why It’s Safe to Get Donated Blood From Someone Vaccinated for COVID-19
Despite online misinformation, it is safe to receive blood donated by people who got the COVID-19 vaccine and people who have recovered from a COVID-19 illness.Read More
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Behind the Living-Donor Liver Transplant Process
In living-liver donation, doctors remove part of a healthy donor's liver. Then they immediately transplant the partial liver into a patient with end-stage liver disease after removing the diseased organ.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant