Search Results for: scarring
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Advanced Surgical Treatments at UPMC Passavant
UPMC Passavant experts provide patients with award-winning health care, using state-of-the-art technology to offer the most advanced surgical treatment options.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is a Cyst?
If you feel a lump in your skin, or if a rubbery pouch is protruding near your wrist or knee, you may have a cyst. Though cysts can be concerning, they are common and usually not problematic.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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Hormonal Acne Treatment and Causes
Acne doesn't just affect teens; people of all ages can suffer from hormonal acne, especially women undergoing major hormonal shifts.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care
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One Patient’s Experience with the UPMC Living Donor Champion Program
In 1995, Karen Molisee was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a disease of the liver caused by inflammatory bowel disease. PSC damages the bile ducts that carry digestive waste from the liver to the small intestine, which can cause scarring of the liver.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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Corneal Damage and Disease: What Can Be Done for Vision Loss?
Cornea damage and disease sometimes lead to serious vision loss. But a corneal transplant can often restore vision, and stem cell therapy is being researched.Read More
Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z
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Taking Liver Cancer Surgery to New Levels
UPMC Passavant launched a minimally invasive alternative to open surgery for liver resection procedures, thanks to advanced robotic-assisted technology.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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Mediterranean Diet for a Healthy Liver
If you have — or are at risk for — liver issues, eating the Mediterranean diet can help you slim down and protect your liver. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant
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Diet for Fatty Liver Disease
What is the best diet for fatty liver disease? Learn which foods are good — and which are not — for people with fatty liver disease.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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What You Need to Know About the Platelet-Rich Plasma Facial
Those interested in improving their skin's appearance have no shortage of facial treatments, including the Platelet-Rich Plasma Facial.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Skin Care