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50 Phenoms: How a Woman Overcomes Multiple Sclerosis Every Day

June 7, 2021

Laurie Denison was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 40 years old but doesn't let the disease define her. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms Season 2
Artículo - 6 Minute Read

The Freemans’ Story: How Monoclonal Antibodies Helped a Married Couple

May 17, 2021

Married couple Julie and Irv Freeman both received monoclonal antibody treatment after testing positive for COVID-19. The treatment helped them recover. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, UPMC Stories
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Artículo - 2 Minute Read

Cindy’s Story: Rehab Unit Helps COVID-19 Survivor Return Home

May 14, 2021

After a long battle with COVID-19, including a 3-week hospital stay and 5 days on a ventilator, Cindy turned to UPMC Western Maryland's Comprehensive Inpatient Rehab Unit (CIRU) to prepare for her return home Read More

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50 Phenoms: How a Student Overcame a Traumatic Spinal Injury

May 3, 2021

Ryan Kolonich suffered a severe spinal injury while skiing in high school. But spinal surgery and rehab helped him recover. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, UPMC Stories
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms Season 2
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Sharae’s Story: How Monoclonal Antibodies Helped Her COVID-19 Recovery

April 26, 2021

Sharae Hopkins of Pittsburgh underwent monoclonal antibody treatment at UPMC after testing positive for COVID-19. The treatment helped her recover. Read More

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Categorized as: COVID-19, UPMC Stories
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Jean’s Story: From Stenosis to Back Pain Relief through Minimally Invasive Surgery

April 9, 2021

Jean knows staying active is key to successful aging. Our experts made sure spinal stenosis didn't slow her down. Here's her story. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health, UPMC Stories
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Artículo - 4 Minute Read

Payton’s Story: Seamless Transition of Care for Freshman Quarterback

April 6, 2021

When an unexpected injury brought Payton's freshman high school football season to an abrupt end, he turned to our experts. Here's his story. Read More

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50 Phenoms: How a Marathoner Kept Running After Triple Bypass Surgery

March 29, 2021

Joe Church had four heart attacks and went through open-heart surgery, but he returned to the starting line. 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 2
Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Meet Barb Dilucia: A Physical Therapy Patient

March 22, 2021

Barb first met her physical therapist for knee pain. After two knee replacement surgeries and more PT, she's regained independence. Read More

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