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Why Rehabilitation Matters for Stroke Victims
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States. Early and comprehensive stroke rehabilitation can help stroke victims work toward recovery.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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From Our Hearts to Yours: African Penguin Chicks and Magee Babies
Discover how our babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital compare to the little ones at the National Aviary in Pittsburgh.Read More
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Is Hearing Loss a Normal Part of Aging?
Affecting approximately 36 million Americans, hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions found in people of advanced age.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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How to Prevent Hip Fractures
An estimated one-third of adults over the age of 65 suffer a fall each year. Falls can often lead to fractures, particularly in patients with osteoporosis.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics, Senior Health
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Gymnastics and Injury: How to Stay Safe
Gymnastics has an injury rate that rivals contact sports. Learn about upper and lower-body injuries, as well as gymnastics back injuries.Learn More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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How a NASA-Created Anti-Gravity Treadmill Improves Rehab
Anti-gravity treadmills help patients exercise nearly weightlessly and pain-free, enhancing their rehabilitation experience.Read More
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
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Family Medicine vs. Internal Medicine: What’s the Difference?
Understand the differences between family medicine and internal medicine and how you can choose the type of primary care doctor that's right for you.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health
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The Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
The terms "memory loss," "dementia," and "Alzheimer's" are often used interchangeably. But in fact, all three mean something different.Learn More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Plantar Fasciitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. Learn more about treatment, symptoms and risk factors.Read More
Categorized as: Orthopaedics