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Benefits of Omega-3 for Brain Health

May 10, 2015

A mental illness is a condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling or mood. Learn about the five types of mental illness and how each is treated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, anorexia, anorexia nervosa, anxiety, Binge Eating Disorder, bipolar disorder, bulimia, bulimia nervosa, dementia, depression, eating disorder, mental illness, mood disorder, overeating, psychotic disorders, schizophrenia

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Can I Donate Certain Organs While I’m Still Alive?

May 9, 2015

Learn about living organ donation, an option for shorter wait times for those in need of a kidney or liver transplant. Find out if you qualify as a donor. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: living donor kidney transplant, living donor liver transplant, living donor transplant, organ transplant

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Alcohol and Liver Cancer: How Does Drinking Affect Your Liver

May 8, 2015

Heavy alcohol use is linked to liver problems, including increasing one's risk of liver cancer. Learn more about how alcoholincreases your chance of cancer Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: alcohol, aspirin, binge drinking, cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver cancer, liver cancer risk, liver disease

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Running Gear for Long Distance Training and Marathon Race Day

May 5, 2015

The right marathon training and race day gear can help you feel well-suited to get the most out of each mile. Learn how to choose your next running outfit. Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: Marathon; Running; Long Distance; Clothing; Running Clothing, running gear

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Medical Mondays: Newborn Medicine

May 4, 2015

Learn about amniocentesis, NICUs, and some tips for safe pregnancies in this edition of medical mondays featuring newborn medicine. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: amniocentesis, medical mondays, mirror syndrome, newborn medicine, NICU, pregnancy, pregnancy complications, pregnant, preterm

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What to Expect During Amniocentesis

May 2, 2015

An amniocentesis detects chromosome abnormalities to predict conditions such as Downs Syndrome or cystic fibrosis, as well as other problems. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

Tagged with: amniocentesis, anencephaly, Cystic fibrosis, genetic counselor, genetic disease, genetic test, maternal-fetal medicine, medical mondays, pregnancy tests, spina bifida, ultrasound

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What Is Ballantyne Syndrome? Get the Facts on Triple Edema

May 1, 2015

Ballantyne syndrome, also known as mirror syndrome, happens when the fetus has an abnormal buildup of fluid. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth

Tagged with: ballantyne syndrome, fetal hydrops, hemodilution, medical mondays, mirror syndrome, preeclampsia, pregnancy

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Mike McDade, Professional Motocross Athlete, Tours UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

April 30, 2015

Take a tour of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program with Mike McDade, a professional motocross athlete, and learn more about concussion evaluation. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

Tagged with: baseline testing, concussion, concussion symptoms, motocross, vestibular ocular motor screening

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Vascular Screening: A Check-Up for Your Blood Vessels

April 30, 2015

Not all vascular conditions have symptoms, so it's a good idea to be sure that your blood vessels are healthy. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, abdominal ultrasound, abi, ankle-brachial index, cardiovascular disease, Carotid artery disease, carotid artery stenosis, carotid artery ultrasound, diabetes, high blood pressure, pad, Peripheral artery disease, Vascular disease