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    Crohn’s Disease Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

    November 8, 2014

    Learn about Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. Discover the symptoms and treatment options for Crohn's, including cutting-edge technology. Learn More

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: Crohn's disease, ct scan, fever, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, MRI, rash, surgery, ulcerative colitis, UPMC Digestive Health Care

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    Learn How Yoga Can Help Those Facing Cancer

    October 26, 2014

    Our experts weigh in on the benefits of yoga for cancer patients and discuss ways it can relieve stress, pain and anxiety. Learn about integrative oncology Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Fitness

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer treatment, disease, fatigue, fever, infection, integrative oncology, lymphedema, meditation, pain, q&a, UPMC CancerCenter, yoga, yoga for cancer patients

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    5 Fast Facts About Cancer and the Flu

    September 22, 2014

    Cancer patients and survivors are more likely to develop complications from the flu. Learn more about when it's safe for a cancer patient to get a flu shot Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, fatigue, fever, flu, flu shots, flu vaccine, flu-like symptoms, headache, oncologist, UPMC CancerCenter, weakened immune system

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    Don’t Let Food Poisoning Spoil Your Summer

    July 3, 2014

    Learn basic food preparation tips to avoid food poisoning this summer, as well as how to treat food poisoning in the event someone you know falls ill. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders

    Categorized as: Safety

    Tagged with: abdominal cramps, bland foods, chills, diarrhea, fever, food poisoning, nausea, safety tips, summer grilling, water

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    The Importance of Sports Physicals

    May 10, 2014

    Learn about the importance of sports physicals (PPE), the components of an exam, and how they maintain your child's safety through their love of the game. Learn More

    Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: abdominal mass, cardiovascular history, concussion, elbow dislocation, femur fracture, fever, general exam, heart conditions, injury, injury history, irregular heart beat, knee instability, medical history, PPE, sports physical, vitals signs

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    How Do I Know if My Child Has a UTI?

    March 1, 2014

    A UTI is a very common infection among children. Learn more about UTIs, their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

    Categorized as: Pediatrics

    Tagged with: abdominal pain, bacterial infection, chills, diarrhea, fever, kidney infection, pediatric urinary tract infection, UTI

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    Cancer Talks: Listen to Your Body

    February 26, 2014

    When your body talks, make sure you listen to it. Read this article to learn more about common cancer warnings and constitutional symptoms of cancer. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: cancer, cancer symptoms, chills, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Edward Chu MD, fatigue, fever, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

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    Seeking Treatment for Fever

    January 14, 2014

    Learn when you should seek treatment for fever for both children and adult patients in this article from UPMC Urgent Care. Read More

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    Tagged with: abdominal pain, bacterial infection, chest pain, core body temperature, difficulty urinating, fever, infection, light sensitivity, severe headache, shortness of breath, stiff neck, unusual rash, virus

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