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  • Article - 3 Minute Read

    What Is Leukemia? Facts About Blood Cancer

    October 7, 2015

    Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that affects people of all ages. Learn more about the signs and symptoms, as well as treatment from UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: blood, chemotherapy, leukemia

    What is leukemia?
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    Medical Mondays: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

    March 23, 2015

    Do you know the risks and signs of DVT? Learn more about blood clots and deep vein thrombosis in the first edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: birth control, blood, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, dvt, dvt treatment, high risk deep vein thrombosis, medical mondays, symptoms of dvt

    medicalmonday
  • Article - 2 Minute Read

    Minimally Invasive Catheter Directed Thrombolysis: Norman’s Story

    September 18, 2014

    Read Norman's story to learn more about minimally invasive catheter directed thrombolysis and Norman's experience after being diagnosed with ischemia. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health

    Tagged with: arteries, blood, catheter, Dr. Efthymios Avgerinos, Dr. Rabih Chaer, ischemia, leg pain, numbness, pain, Pittsburgh, surgery, thrombolysis

    norman melser
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    The Importance of Hydration for Your Heart

    September 4, 2014

    Learn how proper hydration helps your heart to perform regularly. Discover the complications of dehydration and find out how to stay hydrated all summer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: blood, dehydration, heart, hydration

    Proper hydration is important for many aspects of your health, including your heart.
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    Staying Warm in Cold Weather – Thanks to Your Brain

    December 27, 2013

    Find out how your brain keeps you warm in cold weather. Learn how it impacts different parts of your body to keep you alert and prepared for the elements. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: blood, brain, cold weather, goose bumps, hair follicle, heart, hypothalamus, hypothermia, lungs, shivering, temperature regulation, thermoregulation

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