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The Difference Between Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest

July 14, 2017

Do you know the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest? Both are medical emergencies, but they have different causes, symptoms, and outcomes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: 911, cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, heart attack
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When to Seek Help for a Bee Sting

May 1, 2016

When should you seek medical treatment for a bee or wasp sting? Learn which kinds og stings can be treated at home and which treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: 911, bee sting reaction, bee stings, insect stings, wasp stings
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Holiday Safety Tips: Preventing Burns and Fires

December 21, 2014

Are you keeping your Christmas tree well-watered to prevent an unexpected house fire? Learn about holiday burn and fire safety from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Safety
Tagged with: 911, burn safety, chemical fire extinguisher, Christmas, fire, flame burns, hot food, hot oil, house fire, Jenny Ziembicki, scald burns, UPMC Mercy Burn Center, winter
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