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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Traditional vs. Robotic Pancreatic Surgery

April 24, 2015

Learn more about the differences between traditional and robotic whipple surgery. Find out more about the benefits of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: da Vinici Surgical system, medical mondays, minimally invasive, minimally invasive surgery, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic surgery, robotic surgery, robotic whipple surgery, Whipple surgery
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Whipple Surgery: What You Need to Know

April 23, 2015

If you have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, your physician may recommend a procedure called Whipple surgery, also known as pancreatoduodenetomy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: medical mondays, operation, Pancreas, pancreatic cancer, robotic whipple surgery, Whipple procedure, Whipple surgery
Article - 2 Minute Read

Breathing and Coughing Exercises After Heart Surgery

April 23, 2015

After your heart surgery, you will need to complete a series of breathing and coughing exercises to keep the lungs clear of mucus. Find out why. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: acapella tool, after heart surgery, breathing exercises, breathing machines, coughing exercises, incentive spirometer
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Pregnancy-Induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

April 22, 2015

Carpal tunnel syndrome often occurs during pregnancy. Learn how to identify the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and find out how to get pain relief. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Orthopaedics, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: back pain, carpal tunnel, carpal tunnel syndrome, John R Fowler MD, pregnancy, pregnancy side effects
Article - 2 Minute Read

Is Pancreatic Cancer Hereditary?

April 21, 2015

If a parent had pancreatic cancer, will you develop the disease too? Find out if pancreatic cancer is hereditary & how genetic counseling may help Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: cancer screening, family, genetic, genetic screening, genetic testing, hereditary, medical mondays, obesity, pancreatic cancer, risk, smoker
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Medical Mondays: Sport Injuries

April 20, 2015

Learn about common sports injuries such as ACL tears, stress fractures, and shin splints in this edition of Medical Mondays Learn More

Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: acl reconstruction, acl recovery, acl tear, arm injury, baseball, concussion, ice, knee injury, shin splints, sport, sports injuries, sports medicine, stress fractures
Article - 2 Minute Read

What to Expect After Pancreatic Surgery

April 19, 2015

Surgery to treat pancreatic cancer can remove cancerous tumors and has the potential to extend life. Learn more about pancreatic surgery from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: complications, medical mondays, operation, pancreatic cancer, pancreatic surgery, postsurgical, robotic whipple surgery, surgery complications, Whipple surgery
Article - 4 Minute Read

Recovering in the Hospital After Your Heart Surgery

April 19, 2015

Recovering in the hospital after your heart surgery lasts at least four days. Find out what to expect during this phase of recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: acapella tool, breathing exercises, cardiac rehabilitation, heart surgery, heart surgery recovery, pain, spirometer
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Pancreatic Cancer: Frequently Asked Questions

April 18, 2015

If you—or a loved one—have been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, you likely have a lot of questions. Here's what you need to know. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Pancreatic Cancer
Tagged with: adenocarcinoma, cancer, chemotherapy, medical mondays, Pancreas, pancreatic cancer, Whipple surgery