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Preparing for an Emergency as a Dialysis Patient

December 26, 2019

Dialysis must be done a few times each week, so when a natural disaster or emergency occurs, it may be difficult to receive treatment. Learn more from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant, UPMC Stories
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Transplant, Love, Faith Help Mother of 3 Survive Rare Pregnancy-Related Condition

December 5, 2019

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

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Heart and Vascular Health, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 1
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: From Training to Transplant, Best Friends Build Unbreakable Bond

November 7, 2019

Learn more about best friends Clay and Omar in the third episode of “Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms,” a series about ordinary people with extraordinary stories Watch Now

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 1
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Injury No Match for Soccer Player’s Spirit

October 3, 2019

Lindsey Buczkowski was making a regular move when something irregular happened: Her foot didn’t move with her. She went down with a Lisfranc injury. Learn more about Lindsey’s story in the second episode of Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 1
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms: Learning to Cope After a Devastating Crash

September 5, 2019

Paula Franetti was seriously injured when a speeding driver ran a red light, blindsiding her. Learn how Paula later drove her own recovery. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Season 1
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David’s Story: Dual Rotator Cuff Recovery for Racquet Sports Businessman

August 21, 2019

For as long as he can remember, David has been heavily involved in the sports world. Here's his recovery story at UPMC Sports Medicine. Read More

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Categorized as: Sports Medicine, UPMC Stories
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A Transplant Support System: Terra’s Story

August 13, 2019

Learn more about Terra's journey from Los Angelas to UPMC where she received a life-saving living-donor liver transplant. Read More

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Spine Surgery: Maura’s Story

May 17, 2019

Learn more about Maura and her experience with spine surgery at UPMC Passavant. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Spine Health, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: surgery, UPMC
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Lung Transplant 30 Years and Counting: Paul McGuinness Patient Story

April 9, 2019

Paul McGuinness became the second person at UPMC to receive a double lung transplant to replace lungs scarred by cystic fibrosis (CF). Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Cystic fibrosis, lung transplant, UPMC