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Article - 5 Minute Read
Getting Healthy Before Your Spine Surgery
Learn how to prepare your body for back or spine surgery with diet, exercise, and relaxation tips to improve recovery and reduce complications. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Spine Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Where to Go If Your Child Breaks a Bone
If your child breaks a done, you might not have to go right to the emergency department. Learn about minor and major broken bones in kids, and what to do. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Article - 3 Minute Read
Understanding Your IBD Care Team
Managing IBD can feel like a full time job but having a comprehensive health care team makes it easier. Here are the IBD care team members and what they do. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 2 Minute Read
Know the Warning Signs of Peptic Ulcer
Peptic ulcers can cause serious complications. Learn about ulcer symptoms. and when to call a doctor. UPMC's Digestive Disorder Center is here to help. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Altitude Sickness: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment
Altitude sickness, also known as acute mountain sickness, occurs when the body struggles to adapt to the reduced oxygen levels at higher altitudes. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 7 Minute Read
How to Talk to Your Child About Food: A Healthy Eating Guide
Learn how to talk to kids about food, promote healthy eating habits, address picky eating, and foster a positive relationship with food. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Nutrition
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Article - 5 Minute Read
How Families Facing Transplant Can Find Emotional Support
Liver transplant is challenging for your child and your family. Learn about emotional support during pediatric transplant and how to protect your mental health. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Living and Wellness, Pediatrics, Transplant
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Article - 4 Minute Read
Feeling Sick? Find Out If It’s Food Poisoning or the Flu
Food poisoning and the stomach flu share many symptoms, and the treatments are similar. Here's what you need to know about each of these common ailments. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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Article - 4 Minute Read
What Are Physician Assistants?
Physician assistants (PAs) work as part of UPMC's team in primary care and in many specialty areas. They see patients and can prescribe medicine. Learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
