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Rapid Aging After Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is common, but younger premenopausal women may risk rapid aging after hysterectomy. Learn why and how to reduce the risk.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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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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Signs My Tattoo Is Infected
Do you have an infected tattoo? Read about the signs and why it's important to get prompt treatment for an infected tattoo.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Why Knowing Your Accurate Weight Is Important
Knowing your actual, accurate weight is important to keeping track of your overall health. Learn some tips for how you can get an accurate reading.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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When to Take Your Child to the ER for Vomiting and Fever
It can be upsetting when your child is vomiting or has a fever. But when is it serious enough to head to the ER? Here's what you need to know.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Ways to Soothe an Upset Stomach
If you have an upset stomach, you may wonder what caused it. Was it the pizza you ate last night or the new medication you've started?Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Point-of-Care Ultrasound: What to Know
Point-of-care ultrasound is a focused ultrasound exam. A clinician performs this exam at a person's bedside. They do this to speed up decision-making and answer specific questions in real time.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Cheryl’s Story: Finding Her Balance After Years of Dizziness
While visiting her grandson at college in November 2021, Cheryl was walking the campus and started to have dizzy spells that would come and go. When she woke up the next morning, the room was spinning, and she could barely get out of bed.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Runner Survives Heart Attack During Half Marathon: Greg’s Story
When Greg suffered a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest during a half-marathon, UPMC employees jumped in to help. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health