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    Concussion Risk Factors: Delaying the Road to Recovery

    February 21, 2018

    Learn about some pre-existing conditions that can increase the chances of sustaining a concussion or having a longer recovery. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, concussion recovery, Concussion Risk Factor, concussion video, migraine, motion sickness, UPMC

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    UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh: Advancing the Science of Immunotherapy

    February 14, 2018

    UPMC will invest $200 million in the development of the UPMC Immune Transplant and Therapy Center. Learn more Watch Now

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    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: advancements in medicine, immunotherapy, UPMC

    Learn more about advances in immunotherapy, lead by UPMC
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    What are Concussion Goggles?

    December 5, 2017

    Learn more about how video infrared goggles are used to evaluate both the visual and the vestibular parts of your concussion at UPMC. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, concussion evaluation, concussion treatment, goggles, Screenings, UPMC, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, vestibular

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    Q&A: Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Concussion

    November 21, 2017

    Raymond Pan, MD, discusses panic attacks and anxiety from concussions and answers questions about how these conditions can be treated. Read More

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    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

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    Panic attacks and anxiety can be caused or worsened by a concussion
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    How UPMC Is Shaping the Future of Pennsylvania: State Leaders Weigh In

    November 21, 2017

    Pennsylvania lawmakers weigh in on how UPMC is shaping the future of healthcare with the addition of three new specialty hospitals. Learn more. Watch Now

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    UPMC Is Transforming Pittsburgh — And the Future of Health Care

    November 3, 2017

    We’re investing $2 billion to advance our patient care, our hospitals, and our science. Learn more about how UPMC is changing health care. Watch Now

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    Learn more about UPMC's investment in health care's future
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    What Are Vestibular Concussions

    October 24, 2017

    Learn about the causes, triggers, and treatment options of vestibular concussions — which affect balance and spatial orientation — from the experts at UPMC. Read More

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    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, concussion facts, concussion recovery, concussion treatment, concussion triggers, infographic, recovery, therapy, treatment, UPMC, UPMC Center for Sports Medicine, vestibular, vestibular physical therapy, vestibular therapy

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    Exertion Therapy Q&A with Physical Therapist Tori Kochick

    October 24, 2017

    Tori Kochick, DPT, answers a few of the most commonly asked questions about exertion therapy. Learn how this treatment option can help concussion recovery. Read More

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    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, concussion recovery, concussion treatment, exertion, exertion therapy, exertional physical therapy, questions, recovery, therapy, treatment, UPMC, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program

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    10 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe During Parades

    June 14, 2017

    Here are ten safety tips to remember during parades and large public gatherings. Read More

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    Categorized as: Family Health, Safety

    Tagged with: family safety tips, parade safety, public events, safety, UPMC

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