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Appendix Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
If healthy cells of the appendix change into abnormal cancerous cells, the result is appendix cancer. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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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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What Are Antibodies? Understanding Your Body’s Defense Mechanism
Your body's immune system creates antibodies to ward off disease. Find out more about how they work from UPMC.Watch Now
Categorized as: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Living and Wellness
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Should I Take Vitamins?
Should you take vitamin or mineral supplements? Here are some considerations before you buy a bottle.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Motivated by Motherhood
Brandy was thrilled to be pregnant with her third child, and first girl. But late in her third trimester, she was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening heart failure. A transplant saved her life. Find out more about Brandy’s story in the fourth episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.”Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Transplant, Love, Faith Help Mother of 3 Survive Rare Pregnancy-Related Condition
Brandy was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening form of heart failure in her third trimester. Meet her in this episode of 50 Phenoms.Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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Working for You: Meet the Members of Your Heart Failure Care Team
Meet the members of your heart failure care team and find out how they work together to help you manage your condition.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Understanding a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis can be alarming. Here's what you need to know about prevention, detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer.Read More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Family Health
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UPMC on the Cutting Edge of Breast Cancer Treatment in Pittsburgh
About one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her life. Learn about research and treatment options available at UPMC in Pittsburgh.Read More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z