Health Topics A-Z

Health Topics A-Z: Discover information on a wide range of health topics from Atrial Fibrillation to the Zika virus. The experts at UPMC are equipped with information on signs and symptoms, treatment and prevention, and everything in between.

Here, you’ll find articles, galleries, and podcasts about mental and physical health, pregnancy, chronic illness, pain management, injury, organ donation, and overall wellness.

Health Topics A-Z includes:

Breastfeeding Tips for Summer Travel.
Benefits of Vitamin D and Prenatal Vitamins for Pregnancy.
Children’s Eye Safety and Health.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Overactive Bladder.
Understanding Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Resources.
Facts About Spinal Cord Injury.
How Concussions Affect Academics.
How to Treat Common Cold & Flu Symptoms.
Does Your Anxiety Disorder Cause Migraines?
Physical Therapy for Liver Transplant Candidates.
How to Prevent Kidney Stones.
Does Air Quality and Pollution Affect Lung Cancer Risk?
Sun Poisoning Dangers: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention.
Benefits of Exercise on the Heart and Lungs.
How Alcohol Affects Your Mind and Body.

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What Is Minimally Invasive (Robotic) Heart Surgery?

March 6, 2016

Minimally invasive heart surgery offers an alternative to some types of open heart surgery, resulting in less pain and faster recovery for most people. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: aneurysm repair, cardiac, coronary bypass, minimally invasive heart surgery, non invasive heart surgery, open heart surgery, robotic heart surgery, robotics, valve surgery
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Total Hip Replacement: Tips for a Successful Recovery

March 3, 2016

If you've had hip replacement surgery, here are some things to keep in mind as you recover. Follow these guidelines until your doctor tells you otherwise. Learn More

Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: Hip pain, hip replacement surgery, total hip replacement
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Living With Raynaud’s Phenomenon

March 2, 2016

Raynaud's phenomenon is an autoimmune disease that causes white, blue, or red coloration in your fingers or toes. Discover the symptoms and treatment. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: American College of Rheumatology, autoimmune disorder, Raynaud, Vascular disease
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Medical Mondays: Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

February 29, 2016

Doctors at UPMC use Gamma Knife radiosurgery, one of the most precise, powerful, and proven treatments, for many types of brain conditions. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: brain conditions, cancer, gamma knife, Gamma knife radiosurgery, medical mondays, targeted therapy
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Recovery After Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

February 28, 2016

Learn more about what to expect after Gamma Knife radiosurgery and how the procedure will affect your return to daily activities. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: gamma knife, medical mondays, neurosurgery
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Why Choose Gamma Knife Over Radiation Therapy and Surgery?

February 27, 2016

You have options in your brain condition treatment. Compare traditional surgery and radiation to Gamma Knife radiosurgery technology. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: gamma knife technology, medical mondays, radiation, radiation therapy, surgery, surgical oncology, traditional treatments, tumor
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What Conditions Does Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Treat?

February 26, 2016

Gamma knife radiosurgery treats cancer, as well as brain and nerve tissue conditions. Learn more about the conditions we treat at UPMC using Gamma Knife. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: acoustic neuroma, arteriovenous malformations, cancer, essential tremor, Gamma knife radiosurgery, medical mondays, meningioma, trigeminal neuralgia, tumor
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What Is Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?

February 25, 2016

Gamma knife radiosurgery is a form of precisely targeted radiation therapy that affects only the tumor or other issue, not the surrounding tissue. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: acoustic neuroma, arteriovenous malformation, brain and skull surgery, brain disorders, Brain tumor, cancer, epilepsy, Gamma knife radiosurgery, medical mondays, MRI, neurosurgery, Parkinson's disease, pituitary tumor, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, trigeminal neuralgia
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What’s the Best Diet After Heart Surgery?

February 24, 2016

After heart surgery, your doctor will advise you to follow a heart-healthy diet. Learn more about the benefits of this diet and discover preferred foods. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: diet after heart surgery, heart-healthy diet, Nutrition