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8 Tips to Prevent ACL Injuries
When the ACL tears, your knee can become unstable and may buckle or give way. Follow these tips to stay healthy from practice to play. Learn More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Artículo - 2 Minute Read
Flesh-Eating Bacteria Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Learn about necrotizing fasciitis or flesh-eating bacteria symptoms so you can recognize this rare but serious disease of the soft tissue. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Skin Care
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How Brain Chemicals Influence Mood and Health
Learn more about common brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters, and how they affect your thinking and overall health. Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read
6 Tips to Help You Make the Most of Cardiac Rehab
Facing cardiac rehabilitation? These six tips from the experts at UPMC can help you make the most of your cardiac rehab program. Read More
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
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Play Safe: Preventing Injuries in Rugby
Rugby is an intense contact sport, where injuries are common. Most rugby injuries are muscle strains and sprains. Learn more with this injury guide. Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Why Do I Have the Chills?
The chills are typically a sign of a bacterial or viral infection, and sometimes go hand-in-hand with fever. Learn more. Learn More
Categorized as: Cold and Flu, Family Health
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Is Zika Curable? Understanding the Long-Term Affects of Zika
Is Zika curable? The virus has been linked to several serious birth defects and can also be transmitted via sexual contact. Learn more. Learn More
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
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Artículo - 6 Minute Read
Running Q&A: UPMC Sports Medicine’s Dr. Aaron V. Mares
Running involves more than just hitting the pavement. Learn about staying safe and preventing injuries from Dr. Aaron V. Mares, MD. Read More
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
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Microsleeping: Is It Dangerous?
Microsleeping is brief episodes of sleep or loss of attention, and in some cases it's deadly. Prevent microsleeping with these tips. Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health








