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What Is Antibiotic Resistance?
Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria become capable of defeating antibiotics that are supposed to kill them. Learn more.Read More
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Osteoradionecrosis and Soft Tissue Radionecrosis Injuries After Radiation Treatment
Osteoradionecrosis and soft tissue radionecrosis is the death of bone or soft tissue after radiation exposure. Learn more from UPMC.Read More
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What Is Porphyria?
Porphyria is a group of rare genetic disorders that can affect the skin, nervous system, liver, and other organs. Learn more.Read More
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Saving Janet’s Leg: Vascular Surgery at UPMC Passavant
Learn about how UPMC Passavant's limb salvage program saves lives, including patient Janet C. of Mercer County.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
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UPMC HealthBeat Podcast: Dealing with Grief Over the Holidays
Dealing with the loss of a loved one can become even more difficult during the holidays. Bereavement Counselor, Elizabeth Schandelmeier, LCSW from Family Hospice, Part of UPMC, discusses ways to cope and how to help someone who’s grieving.Listen Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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50 Phenoms: How Kelly Bundridge Kept Fighting After Double Amputation
Kelly Bundridge lost both her legs above her knee after a car crash. But she was determined to walk again. Learn her story in "Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms."Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation, UPMC Stories
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What Is Home Health Care?
Home health care is an alternative to care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Here's what home health care is, who qualifies, and why it's important.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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What Are the Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?
Curious about the health benefits of apple cider vinegar? Here's a look at the latest research, who should use it, and how to take apple cider vinegar.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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UPMC Offers Wound Healing Services in 20 Convenient Locations
UPMC Wound Healing Services provides a wide variety of wound healing options in 20 different outpatient locations around Pennsylvania and Maryland. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness