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Medical Mondays: Sleep Apnea

May 18, 2015

Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, in this edition of Medical Mondays Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: medical mondays, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, snoring
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Infographic: 6 Common Sleep Disorders

May 17, 2015

Read about the common sleep disorders that could be keeping your body from getting the sleep it needs, which can lead to bigger problems down the road. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: infographic, insomnia, medical mondays, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, sleep paralysis, sleepwalking
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Find the Best Sleep Apnea Treatment to Feel Rested Again

May 16, 2015

Once you are diagnosed with sleep apnea, it's important to find the best treatment quickly. Find out what doctors prescribe most. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: BPAP, CPAP, diabetes risk, heart attack risk, high blood pressure, hypertension, medical mondays, mild sleep apnea, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea, sleep apnea surgery, sleep apnea treatment, stroke risk, surgery
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Marathon Preparation Questions and Answers

May 15, 2015

New and even experienced runners marathon runners have questions when preparing for a race. Find answers to some popular questions or ask your own! Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: Brittany Patterson, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, Kathleen Nachazel, marathon, marathon training, pittsburgh marathon, Ron DeAngelo, running, UPMC Health Plan Half Marathon
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What to Expect During a Sleep Apnea Study

May 15, 2015

Snoring and sleepiness are signs of sleep apnea, a condition when you stop breathing in your sleep. A sleep apnea study diagnoses and evaluates the problem Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: hypertension, medical mondays, sleep apnea, sleep apnea study, sleep apnea test, sleep study
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Stings and Insect Bites – Home Treatment

May 13, 2015

With the arrival of warmer weather, Pittsburghers will find themselves exposed to stings and insect bites as we engage in more outdoor Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: allergic reaction, benadryl, Lyme disease, ticks
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Medical Mondays: Living Donor

May 11, 2015

Learn more about living donor organ transplantation and the importance of organ donation in this edition of Medical Mondays Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: donate life, donation chain, kidney, kidney transplant, liver, liver transplant, living donor, living donor transplant, medical mondays, organ donation awareness, organ donor
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Can I Donate Certain Organs While I’m Still Alive?

May 9, 2015

Learn about living organ donation, an option for shorter wait times for those in need of a kidney or liver transplant. Find out if you qualify as a donor. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
Tagged with: living donor kidney transplant, living donor liver transplant, living donor transplant, organ transplant
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Alcohol and Liver Cancer: How Does Drinking Affect Your Liver

May 8, 2015

Heavy alcohol use is linked to liver problems, including increasing one's risk of liver cancer. Learn more about how alcoholincreases your chance of cancer Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness
Tagged with: alcohol, aspirin, binge drinking, cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver cancer, liver cancer risk, liver disease