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Article - 3 Minute Read
How to Remove a Splinter
A splinter may seem like a minor problem, but it can lead to infection if untreated. Here's what you need to know about safely removing splinters.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
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
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Podcast
UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Dealing with Grief Over the Holidays
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can become even more difficult during the holidays. Bereavement Counselor, Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW from Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, discusses ways to cope and how to help someone who’s grieving.Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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My Child Has Been Diagnosed with Scoliosis, Now What?
Kids are usually diagnosed with scoliosis between 10 - 15 years old. Not all scoliosis requires treatment. Learn more about teens and scoliosis.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Rare Diseases: What Is Krabbe Disease?
Krabbe disease is a severe neurological condition that impacts the nervous system. It is very rare, affecting fewer than 5,000 people in the U.S.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Urology vs. Urogynecology: What’s The Difference?
The differences between urology and urogynecology can be confusing. Read on to learn the basics about the two specialties — and which one is right for you.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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Living-Donor Liver Transplant: First-Line Treatment, Not Last Resort
Living-donor liver transplants may be a better option than waiting for a deceased-donor liver.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Is TMJ Therapy?
Many people suffer with pain and dysfunction in their jaw joint, or TMJ. Here's what you need to know about the therapies available for this common problem.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Understanding the Lung Transplant Process: A Conversation With Dr. Hage
For people with severe lung disease, a lung transplant can save lives — and it's possibly their only treatment option.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant