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What Is Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bone Disease)?
Osteogenesis imperfecta, or "brittle bone disease," is a genetic condition that causes frequent bone fractures and other symptoms. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics
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50 Phenoms: How Sara Stays Strong with Brittle Bone Disease
Sara Simpson was born with the condition osteogenesis imperfecta, or "brittle bone disease." Despite the challenges it causes, she doesn't back down.Watch Now
Categorized as: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, UPMC Stories
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Are You a Candidate for Intestinal Transplantation?
With intestinal transplantation, doctors remove diseased intestine and attach healthy donor intestine. Find out more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Signs of Poor Circulation and How to Treat It
Poor circulation might be a sign of a more serious problem with your blood vessels. Learn to recognize the signs of poor circulation.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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Treating Jackie’s Heart Disease: A Magee-Womens Heart Program Story
Retired UPMC nurse Jackie Stogoski visited the Magee-Womens Heart Program at UPMC Passavant due to chest pain. Now, she walks 13,000 steps a day.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Comprehensive Aneurysm Care at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
Aortoiliac aneurysms involve the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries — the large arteries responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the lower part of the body and the legs.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Reproductive Endocrinology: Bryana’s Story
When Bryana Hayes and her wife, Katie, were ready to start a family, they wanted to find a doctor who specialized in fertility treatments.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth, UPMC Stories
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Pulmonary Hypertension During Pregnancy
Learn about pulmonary hypertension and pregnancy and why this condition is especially dangerous for a pregnant woman and her unborn baby.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Doug’s Story: Back on Course After Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
After Doug felt back pain, doctors discovered he had a large abdominal aortic aneurysm. He received treatment at UPMC Harrisburg and recovered.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories