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UPMC Hamot Offers New Procedure to Treat GERD

February 4, 2022

The LINX® Reflux Management System is a newer GERD treatment that can improve your symptoms and quality of life. Learn how it works. Read More

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Lean More About Electrolyte Disorders

February 3, 2022

Hypokalemia and hyperkalemia are electrolyte disorders in which your potassium levels are too low or too high. Learn what causes them and how to treat them. Read More

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UPMC Life Changers: How Gabe Diamond Eased a Burden for Flight Paramedics

January 31, 2022

A flight paramedic for STAT MedEvac, Gabe created a mobile app that provides all necessary resource materials needed on the job. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Inspiration, Living and Wellness, UPMC Stories
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Can You Eat Pizza with Diverticulosis? Guide to a Diverticulosis Diet

January 28, 2022

Diverticulosis can lead to an infection called diverticulitis, but prevention is the best medicine, and it starts with a diverticulosis diet. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Digestive Disorders
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Men’s Health Questions: Common Conditions Men Worry About

January 25, 2022

Learn about the most common health issues men worry about, including. erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, and more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center
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The Importance of Mental Health Care for Seniors

January 21, 2022

What you need to know about mental health for seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic from the experts at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Senior Communities
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Senior Health
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What to Know About Myelopathy

January 21, 2022

Myelopathy occurs when the spinal cord is compressed, causing pain, weakness, and other symptoms. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics, Spine Health
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Symptoms and Treatment

January 20, 2022

If you have back pain, pelvic pressure, and urinary incontinence, you may have pelvic organ prolapse. Here's what you need to know about this common problem. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens
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Sexual Dysfunction and the Pelvic Floor

January 19, 2022

There are many sexual dysfunction causes, but pelvic floor disorders are a common one. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Urology
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