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Is It Allergies or a Cold? How to Tell the Difference
With many of the same symptoms, it can be hard to tell if what you're experiencing is allergies or a cold. Discover the difference. Read More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Health Topics A-Z
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Motivated by Motherhood
Brandy was thrilled to be pregnant with her third child, and first girl. But late in her third trimester, she was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening heart failure. A transplant saved her life. Find out more about Brandy’s story in the fourth episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms.” Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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Pediatric Sports Injury: What to Watch for in Young Athletes
Fall school sports are in full swing. Learn how to respond if your child sustains a pediatric sports injury. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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An Alternative to Blood Thinners: Learn About the WATCHMAN™
UPMC now offers the WATCHMAN™, an innovative heart procedure that reduces the risk of stroke — and major bleeding, too. The procedure became available in 2019 at multiple UPMC hospitals including UPMC Passavant. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
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The Benefits and Risks of Becoming a Living-Liver Donor
With almost 14,000 patients on the national liver transplant waiting list and a growing shortage of deceased-donor livers, living donor-liver transplantation gives many patients a chance to receive a transplant sooner and experience better outcomes. Learn about the benefits and risks. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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Treating a Sports-Related Pediatric Injury
It's September, which means it's time to go back to school and back to sports! Here's how to recognize and treat a sports-related pediatric injury. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine
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Blind Architect Brings Perspective to Pittsburgh Health Care Giant
An architect who has entirely lost his eyesight seems like an unlikely champion for a 410,000 square-foot building for a major health system. And yet, Chris Downey, architect, planner, and consultant for HOK, a global design, architecture, engineering, and planning firm, who lost his sight a decade ago, is precisely the right man for the job.… Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Artículo - 5 Minute Read
Good News About ADHD
ADHD now is more readily recognized and diagnosed in children and can be treated. Learn the signs and symptoms from the experts at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Mental Health
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Transplant, Love, Faith Help Mother of 3 Survive Rare Pregnancy-Related Condition
Brandy was diagnosed with a rare, life-threatening form of heart failure in her third trimester. Meet her in this episode of 50 Phenoms. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories







