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Risk Factors And Treatment Of Atrial Fibrillation
During atrial fibrillation (AFib), the heart's electrical system sends out chaotic electrical impulses. This causes the top chambers of the heart (atria) to beat rapidly. These signals are sent to the bottom chambers (ventricles), causing an irregular and often fast heartbeat.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Talking to Your Ob-Gyn About Your Health: Conversation Starters
It may feel awkward, but it's important to ask your OB/GYN questions about your health. Here are five questions to break the ice at your next appointment.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Coping with Breast Cancer Under 40
Dealing with breast cancer in your 20s and 30s can present unique challenges. Learn more about what to expect as a young woman with cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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What Are the 3 Types of Burns? Identifying Superficial, Partial-Thickness, and Full-Thickness Burns
Burns are one of the most common household injuries — we've all suffered them. But how do you know if your burn is serious? Here's how to identify the 3 types of burns and when to seek treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Warning Signs and Treatment for Arrhythmia
If your heart literally skips a beat, it's anything but romantic. It may be a sign of an arrhythmia—a problem with your heart rate and rhythm.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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What Is Nonoperative Orthopaedic Care?
If you experience an orthopaedic injury sometimes surgery is needed to help you get moving again, but sometimes it's not.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Four-Part Living-Donor Liver Exchange
A living-donor liver transplant exchange starts with a person who signs up to become a living donor but doesn't have a specific individual in mind to receive their donation. This generous person donates their liver to a patient on the waiting list who has an incompatible living donor.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Health Disparities Q&A with Representative Morgan Cephas Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Morgan Cephas represents the 192nd legislative district in West Philadelphia, the community in which she was born and raised.Read More
Categorized as: Health Equity, Living and Wellness
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Treating Your Foot and Ankle Problems
The UPMC Foot and Ankle Center can work with you from initial diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation – tracking your progress every step of the way.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics