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Male Reconstructive Urology: Get the Facts
If you have chronic incontinence or a urinary problem that hasn't responded to treatment, reconstructive surgery could be the answer.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Urology
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How To Treat Vomiting at Home
Vomiting is unpleasant, but it's usually not serious. Read on for remedies to treat vomiting — and when you should call the doctor.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What’s the Difference Between a Tumor and a Cyst?
Any new growth on our bodies can be concerning. Your doctor can help answer the question: Is it a cyst or a tumor?Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Elaine: Not Your Typical 74-Year-Old
Staying active is a priority for Elaine Barron, now 74. When she broke her pelvis in 2014 after slipping and falling on ice, a referral brought her to UPMC for physical therapy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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How To Treat Sun Blisters
A bad sunburn can lead to sun blisters — painful, fluid-filled sacs on your skin. Here's what to do — and what not to do — if you've got sun blisters.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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Why High Surgical Oncology Volumes Matter
There is a well-established link between a hospital's and surgeon's surgical volumes and patient outcomes. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Information on Hyperbaric Medicine: Q&A with Julie Bielec, MD
If you have a wound that won't heal, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be for you. Learn more about how this treatment works.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Treating Jackie’s Heart Disease: A Magee-Womens Heart Program Story
Retired UPMC nurse Jackie Stogoski visited the Magee-Womens Heart Program at UPMC Passavant due to chest pain. Now, she walks 13,000 steps a day.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Bone Cancer?
Bone cancer begins when cells in the bone start to grow out of control or spread from another site into the bone. Learn the symptoms.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z