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Infographic: Head and Neck Cancers

June 30, 2015

Head and neck cancers are on the rise. Read more to learn the risks, symptoms and treatment options for these disesases. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: head and neck cancer, infographic, medical mondays, thyroid cancer, types of head and neck cancer
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Medical Mondays: Senior Care

June 29, 2015

Learn more about common health conditions in older adults including shingles, dementia, and Alzheimer's in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: aging, dementia, falls, geriatrics, hoarding, medical mondays, senior care, shingles
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Recognize Common Health Concerns in Seniors Early

June 28, 2015

Falls, incontinence, arthritis, and vision problems are common health concerns for seniors. Recognize signs early to manage these conditions. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: arthritis, dementia, elderly, falls, glaucoma, incontinence, macular degeneration, medical mondays, osteoarthritis, seniors
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What Is Thyroid Cancer: Know the Facts

June 27, 2015

Thyroid cancer is increasingly common and may present in 4 different types. Learn more about this disease and the cancer treatment options. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: cancer, head and neck cancer, medical mondays, radioactive iodine, thyroid, thyroid cancer
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Address Signs of Dementia Early for Best Care

June 26, 2015

Dementia is a condition that worsens over time and can be taxing for family and caregivers. Recognize the signs and seek help early to get the best help. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health
Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, dementia, early dementia, medical mondays, memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, stroke, Vascular dementia
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Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: New Approaches

June 20, 2015

There are multiple treatment options available for patients with head and neck cancer. Find out how we determine the right treatment for you. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
Tagged with: cancer, chemotherapy, head and neck cancer, head and neck cancer treatment, immune therapy, immunotherapy, medical mondays, radiation, surgery, thyroid cancer, thyroid cancer treatment
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Infographic: What You Need to Know About Heart Failure

June 13, 2015

Heart failure is a complex disorder requiring attention. Check out our infographic to learn the facts on the types, causes and symptoms of heart failure View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: diastolic heart failure, heart disease, heart failure, infographic, medical mondays, systolic heart failure
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Managing Heart Failure with Healthy Lifestyle

June 11, 2015

Lifestyle modifications like quitting smoking, exercising, and following a low-sodium eating plan key to managing heart failure. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: blood clots, fatigue, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, medical mondays, shortness of breath
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Different Types of Congestive Heart Failure: Left and Right Sided Symptoms

June 9, 2015

Types of congestive heart failure can vary between the areas of the heart. Learn about the differences between left, right, and congestive heart failure from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: congestive heart failure, diastolic heart failure, heart failure, medical mondays, shortness of breath, surgery, systolic heart failure