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Quiz: Test Your Liver Transplant Knowledge

June 12, 2019

Since the first successful liver transplant, performed in 1967 by Dr. Thomas E. Starzl, liver transplant has become the standard of care for patients with end-stage liver disease. To test your knowledge, take this quiz. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services
Categorized as: Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Artículo - 3 Minute Read

Deviated Septum: Symptoms, Treatment & Surgery

June 11, 2019

Deviated septum surgery, or septoplasty, corrects the wall between the nostrils to improve breathing. Learn more about this surgery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Ear Nose and Throat
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: deviated septum, deviated septum surgery, facial surgery, septoplasty, sleep apnea, snoring
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Small Acts of Kindness Make a Big Difference: Meet Mary Ellen

June 7, 2019

Mary Ellen Kremer, a UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital employee, uses a bling bag to bedazzle patients' ID bracelets. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: Mary Ellen Kremer, UPMC Magee Womens Hospital
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Skin Cancer Quiz: Can You Tell Melanoma Facts From Myths?

June 6, 2019

Learn myth from fact when it comes to melanoma. Test your knowledge with this quiz and learn about skin cancer from the experts at UPMC. Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
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The Health Benefits of Avocados

June 6, 2019

Avocados offer a number of health benefits. But, how can you incorporate them into your diet? Find out from our registered dietitian! View Recipe

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

What Are Thyroid Function Tests?

June 3, 2019

Thyroid function tests measure how well your thyroid gland is working. Your doctor may recommend the test based on certain symptoms. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, thyroid test
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Hype Can Kill: The Flu Shot Does NOT Cause the Flu

June 1, 2019

One of the most devastating myths I hear about the flu vaccine is that it can give you the flu. “I t the flu vaccine once, and I t the flu, so I’m never getting the shot again.” This is something patients say too often. And it’s simply not true. See why the flu shot does not cause the flu in our blog! Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health
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Here’s How to Get Expert Health Tips Delivered to Your Phone

May 30, 2019

you can get expert health content delivered to your phone with UPMC HealthBeat SMS. Learn more about how to opt in. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness
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The Connection Between Friends and Health

May 30, 2019

Want to make that hike up the hill a little easier? Take a friend. That’s the finding of a study published by the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. The study asked people to hike up an incline and report how steep they thought the climb was. Participants who went with a friend said the slope… Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health