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Understanding Your Colonoscopy Results
You might have to wait a few days or weeks to get your colonoscopy results. Learn what happens after a colonoscopy and how to understand your results.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Understanding Chronic Stroke and Stroke Recovery
Recovering from a stroke can take a long time. If you or someone you love has had a stroke, here's what you need to know about chronic stroke and recovery.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Lung Cancer in the LGBTQIA+ Community
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, responsible for one in five cancer deaths. However, some people have a higher risk of lung cancer than others.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, Lung Cancer
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Why PA Poison Center Digital Modernization Is Needed Now
Each year, U.S. poison centers field more than two million calls. The Pittsburgh Poison Center alone receives nearly 50,000 of those calls. With the help of on-call clinical toxicology nurse specialists, pharmacists, and physician toxicologists, the center prevents serious complications or unnecessary hospital visits in 93% of calls.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Policy and Advocacy
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Reducing Mental Health Stigma
Once barely discussed, mental health is becoming an important topic of conversation. Keirston Parham, Lead Recovery and Peer Services Coordinator at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital and Western Behavioral Health discusses how to ask for help and how to support someone in need.Listen Now
Categorized as: UPMC HealthBeat Podcast
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What Is a Migraine Aura?
What is a migraine aura? Learn the common signs of migraine aura — and when to get help.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is a Nerve Block?
Nerve blocks help people who have acute or chronic pain. They're also used as a local anesthesia. Most are injections, but some are surgical. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Skin Care Simplified: How to Clean and Protect Your Skin
Skin is our first line of defense against injury, illness, allergens, and other hazards. Learn how to protect it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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What to Do if You Experience Signs of Miscarriage in Early Pregnancy
Signs of miscarriage include bleeding, spotting, and cramping. Learn why you should see a health provider if you have any symptoms of miscarriage during pregnancy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth