Search Results for: prevention
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Learn about necrotizing fasciitis or flesh-eating bacteria symptoms so you can recognize this rare but serious disease of the soft tissue.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Skin Care
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Zika Virus and Pregnancy: Risk Factors and Prevention
The Zika virus can cause severe birth defects in unborn babies. Learn what pregnant women can do to protect themselves from this mosquito-borne condition.Learn More
Categorized as: Family Health
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Atrial Fibrillation & Stroke Prevention
Learn why stroke prevention is important for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Find out how AFib patients can lower their risks of stroke.Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Medical Mondays: Stroke Treatment and Prevention
Learn more about stroke prevention and treatment options, such as mechanical thrombectomy, in this edition of Medical Mondays from UPMC.Learn More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Sleep Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Ever wake up from a deep sleep anxious and unable to move? This could be sleep paralysis. Learn about the causes of sleep paralysis and how to prevent it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sleep Health
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention
An estimated 40,000 people die by suicide each year. Learn the warning signs and find out how you can prevent and reduce risk factors of suicide.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Mental Health
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Sun Poisoning Dangers: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Learn more about the symptoms of sun poisoning, how to prevent it, how to treat it, and when you should seek medical care for it.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Safety
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Mistaken Identities – Poison Prevention
Many household products can look similar through a child's eyes. Learn more about childhood poison prevention tips and other household health hazards.Read More
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
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Tips for Frostbite Prevention: Staying Safe in Extreme Cold
Read this guide to understand the risks and warning signs for frostbite and learn how to perform first aid on someone who is frostbitten.Watch Now
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety