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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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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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Medical Mondays: Newborn Medicine

May 4, 2015

Learn about amniocentesis, NICUs, and some tips for safe pregnancies in this edition of medical mondays featuring newborn medicine. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: amniocentesis, medical mondays, mirror syndrome, newborn medicine, NICU, pregnancy, pregnancy complications, pregnant, preterm
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What to Expect During Amniocentesis

May 2, 2015

An amniocentesis detects chromosome abnormalities to predict conditions such as Downs Syndrome or cystic fibrosis, as well as other problems. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: amniocentesis, anencephaly, Cystic fibrosis, genetic counselor, genetic disease, genetic test, maternal-fetal medicine, medical mondays, pregnancy tests, spina bifida, ultrasound
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What Is Ballantyne Syndrome? Get the Facts on Triple Edema

May 1, 2015

Ballantyne syndrome, also known as mirror syndrome, happens when the fetus has an abnormal buildup of fluid. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: ballantyne syndrome, fetal hydrops, hemodilution, medical mondays, mirror syndrome, preeclampsia, pregnancy
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Infographic: Preterm Birth Risks and Complications

April 30, 2015

1 in 9 babies will be born prematurely. To combat these statistics, learn the risks and complications associated with preterm birth in our infographic. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: infographic, medical mondays, premature birth, preterm birth, preterm labor
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The Truth About Miscarriages

April 29, 2015

However unfortunate a miscarriage may be, you are not the one to blame–- most are completely random. Find some of the most common myths and learn the facts. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: childbirth, medical mondays, miscarriages, pregnancy, pregnancy complications, pregnancy loss
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Specialized Care for Preterm Babies in NICUs

April 28, 2015

Preterm babies need special care to handle complications. NICUs are specialized units with trained professionals to meet the needs of premature infants. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, medical mondays, neonatal intensive care unit, NICU, premature birth, preterm birth, preterm labor
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Signs and Symptoms of Possible Pregnancy Complications

April 27, 2015

Know the signs of common and serious complications that can happen during pregnancy. Follow good nutrition and avoid infection to keep mom and baby healthy Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: gestational diabetes, medical mondays, Miscarriage, nausea, placenta previa, placental abruption, preeclampsia, pregnancy, pregnancy complications