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Aubrey’s Story: Orthopaedic Surgery After a Skydiving Accident
After 20 years working as a paramedic, Aubrey Brewer had assisted with thousands of medical emergencies. But a skydiving accident placed her at the center of her own.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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Meet Your Local Central PA Sports Medicine Providers
In central Pennsylvania, UPMC has a team of sports medicine providers who work with area schools and colleges. They help athletes regain their strength and agility after a sports-related injury and understand the importance of the recovery process. Below, they answer questions about their role on the sidelines and personal experience in working with young competitors.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Debra’s Story: How an Innovative Therapy Is Being Used to Treat Her Rare Cancer
After being diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, Debra Miller underwent a clinical trial of a promising, innovative treatment.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z, UPMC Stories
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Zack’s Story: Canadian College Student Finds Concussion Relief
Ottawa native Zack had just begun his first semester of college in 2016 when he sustained his first serious concussion.Read More
Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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UPMC Sports Medicine: Dedication to Pittsburgh Passion Elevates Health and Status of Team
UPMC Sports Medicine's relationship with the Pittsburgh Passion women's professional football team has made for healthier players on and off the field.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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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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Vacation Season: How to Travel Safely During COVID-19
With many people planning or taking vacations this summer, it's important to remember to take precautions against COVID-19.Read More
Categorized as: COVID-19
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Why You Shouldn’t Delay Cancer Care Due to COVID-19
It is crucial to keep up with routine cancer screenings and other cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, COVID-19, Health Topics A-Z
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Is Allergy Season Especially Bad This Year?
If you've been sniffing and sneezing lately, there's a reason: Allergy season is more intense this year. Read on to learn why, and what you can do about it.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness