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UPMC Children’s Orthopaedic Urgent Care: What to Know

January 21, 2020

Get specialty care for pediatric orthopaedic injuries that require immediate attention. Our experts provide the right care, right away. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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What Pennsylvanians Can Do to Combat the Opioid Epidemic

January 20, 2020

The opioid epidemic is one of Pennsylvania’s leading public health issues. Learn more about the issue from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Safety
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Ryan Shazier’s 50 Phenoms Podcast: Dropping the Beat on Sickle Cell Disease

January 16, 2020

Follow along as former NFL linebacker Ryan Shazier talks with Julian about his journey with overcoming sickle cell disease. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Fitness, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms, Ryan Shazier's 50 Phenoms Season 1 Podcast
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Is Peyronie’s Disease Curable?

January 15, 2020

Is Peyronie's disease curable? Learn more about treatment options and strategies for managing this condition. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: curve penis, erectile dysfunction, Men's Health, peyronie disease, Peyronie's Disease, UPMC Men's Health Center
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What Is Peyronie’s Disease? Phases and Risk Factors

January 14, 2020

Wondering "What is Peyronie's disease?" Discover the basics of this condition that affects about 6 percent of men ages 40 to 70. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: curved penis, erectile dysfunction, Men's Health, peyronie disease, Peyronie's Disease, UPMC Men's Health Center, urology
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Understanding Male Infertility: Causes and Treatment

January 13, 2020

Male infertility is the cause of couples' inability to conceive about a third of the time. Learn more about how to recognize and treat infertility at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: Infertility, male infertility, semen analysis, sperm disorders, sperm motility, sperm retrieval, UPMC Men's Health Center, varicocele
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3 Common Questions About Paying for Living Donor Surgery

January 8, 2020

UPMC's transplant social workers and financial advisors can answer any question you have about paying for a living donor surgery. Learn the answers to the 3 most common questions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Tips to Prevent Winter Falls

January 7, 2020

Preventing falls is important year-round to avoid injury, but icy winter ground raises the risk of seniors falling. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Senior Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
Tagged with: falls in the elderly, preventing falls, staying safe in winter
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What Are the Symptoms of Low Testosterone?

January 6, 2020

Low testosterone is common in older men, but not in younger men. Learn what causes low testosterone levels and treatment options at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology
Tagged with: hypogonadism, Infertility, low testosterone, UPMC Men's Health Center