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Prevent Trauma and Emergency Accidents Over the Winter Months

January 22, 2014

Don't get hurt this winter. Learn how to prevent four of the most common winter injuries and accidents for kids and adults. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine
Categorized as: Safety
Tagged with: Charissa Pacella MD, cold weather, heart attack, ice skating, shoveling, skiing, sledding, UPMC Presbyterian, winter weather
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Benefits and Risks of Bariatric Surgery

January 21, 2014

This JAMA report shows that bariatric surgery can reduce or reverse obesity-related health issues -- such as diabetes -- long-term. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: Anita Courcoulas MD, bariatric surgery, blood pressure, diabetes, JAMA, JAMA Network, JAMA Report, Journal of the American Medical Association, liids, Minimally Invasive Bariatric and General Surgery, patient story, weight loss surgery
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Why Receive an Imaging Exam?

January 19, 2014

Learn more about imaging exams, including both diagnostic and screening, and discover when you should expect to need to visit an imaging center. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
Tagged with: breast imaging, breast ultrasound, CT, diagnostic exam, imaging exam, mammogram, MRI, nuclear medicine, obstetric ultrasound, PET, screening exam, ultrasound, x-ray
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Be Happy and Healthy This Winter

January 16, 2014

Find useful tips for staying happy and healthy this winter from UPMC HealthBeat. Learn how to keep your skin healthy, avoid the flu, and stay in shape. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cold, cold weather, flu, flu season, flu shot, fresh fruits, hand washing, immune system, nasal spray vaccine, winter
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Brightening Lives with Light

January 15, 2014

Learn more about Light Therapy and discover it's use for treating not only seasonal affective disorder but also bipolar depression and other conditions. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: agitation, antidepressant, bipolar depression, depression in pregnancy, Dorothy Sit MD, dysregulated circadian rhythms, eyestrain, headache, insomnia, irritation, light therapy, manic episode, mood stabilizer, non-seasonal depression, outdoor ambient light, psychiatry, SAD, seasonal affective disorder, sleep disorders, suicidal thoughts, University of Pittsburgh, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
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Seeking Treatment for Fever

January 14, 2014

Learn when you should seek treatment for fever for both children and adult patients in this article from UPMC Urgent Care. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urgent Care
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: abdominal pain, bacterial infection, chest pain, core body temperature, difficulty urinating, fever, infection, light sensitivity, severe headache, shortness of breath, stiff neck, unusual rash, virus
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Tips for Frostbite Prevention: Staying Safe in Extreme Cold

January 10, 2014

Read this guide to understand the risks and warning signs for frostbite and learn how to perform first aid on someone who is frostbitten. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: below freezing, burning sensation, cold weather, dress in layers, early frostbite, frostbite, frostbitten skin, hard skin, moisture-reducing winter sportswear, moisture-resistant outerwear, numb, risk, severe frostbite, snow, sweater, thermal underwear, warm clothing
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4 Tips for Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy

January 10, 2014

Read four useful tips for teaching your children how to eat healthy from UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Nutrition, Pediatrics
Tagged with: Ann Meyers RD LDN, calories, children, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, ice skating, kids, moderation, physical activity, skiing, sled riding, unhealthy food, winter activity
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What is the Safety in Youth Sports Act?

January 9, 2014

Learn more about the provisions determined by the PA Safety in Youth Sports Act and discover how to keep your child safe from traumatic brain injuries. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Pediatrics, Safety
Tagged with: athletic trainer, coaches, concussion management, concussions, neuropsychologist, neurovestibular rehab, PA Department of Education, PA Department of Health, Pennsylvania, physical medicine, primary care physician, rehabilitation, Safety in Youth Sports Act, student athlete, student athletes, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program