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What’s the Difference Between Vaccines From Moderna and Pfizer?
The FDA has authorized two mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, one from Pfizer and one from Moderna. Know their similarities and differences.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination
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Should Cancer Patients Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Access to COVID-19 vaccines may soon expand to people with underlying health conditions, including cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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What Is Messenger RNA?
Two of the COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the United States use messenger RNA technology. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Health Topics A-Z
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How Is Cancer Diagnosed?
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1.8 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in 2020. But how exactly does someone get diagnosed with cancer?Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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COVID-19 Testing: What to Expect
Testing for the coronavirus continues to expand throughout the United States. In March, UPMC developed a coronavirus test and has expanded its use at testing sites throughout Pennsylvania.Find out more about what the coronavirus test entails.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19, Living and Wellness
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The Importance of Catching Cancer Early
Early detection of cancer greatly improves survival from many types of cancer. Learn how to catch cancer before it spreads.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Family Medicine Checkup
Dr. Phillip Iozzi of UPMC discusses the importance of visiting your PCP or family medicine physician and from prevention screenings to managing chronic illnesses, how those visits can lead to long-lasting health.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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Myths and Facts About Facemasks: What You Need to Know
There are many misconceptions about the use of facemasks to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread. Find out the known facts from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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What Is Surgical Oncology?
Surgical oncology means addressing cancer with surgery at nearly any stage in the cancer journey. Learn more about the types of surgery for caner.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z