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Medical Malls Gaining Popularity In Western Pa.
It used to be everyone got their medical care at or near a hospital in the city. Now, medical malls are springing up all over the region to bring medical care closer to the community with convenient locations, free parking, and one-stop-shopping.
CDC Warns Health Care Centers To Watch For CRE
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking health care centers to be on the lookout for bacteria resistant to a class of antibiotics. The bacteria are called carbapenam-resistant enterobacteriaceae, or CRE.
Cooling Is Key To Protecting Organs After Prolonged CPR
It’s a heart condition with no warning signs — not even chest pains — but it can quickly escalate into a medical emergency, even death.
Some Still Getting Sick Despite Getting Flu Vaccine
The flu vaccine is designed to protect against the most commonly circulating strains of the virus expected in a given season.
Local Orthopedic Surgeon Weighs In On Ben’s Rare Injury
The ribs are designed to protect the vital structures in your chest, but when ribs get injured, they can actually do damage. That’s the concern now with what Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is saying about his injuries.
Local Orthopedic Surgeon Weighs In On Big Ben’s Injury, Recovery Time
The quarterback is struck… and it seems Big Ben’s shoulder gets clocked. “Bruised ribs and bruised sternum are fairly common,” says Dr. Jon Tucker, an orthopedic surgeon at St. Clair Hospital. Turns out, it wasn’t his shoulder at all, but a sternoclavicular injury.
Woman Killed In South Fayette Twp. ATV Crash
One woman was killed in an ATV accident in South Fayette Township Sunday night.
New Father Recalls Security Experience At Magee
Newborns are priceless and hospitals take the safety of these precious babies very seriously – something they explain to new parents. Adam Kirk and his wife Kristin just had a baby at Magee Women’s Hospital 10 weeks ago. The baby got two ID bands — one for the wrist, one for the ankle. Mom got an ID band, too.
Local Hospitals Weigh In On Breastfeeding Debate
At Magee Women’s Hospital, new parents are no longer sent home with a bag of free formula. The hospital stopped doing this to urge mothers to breast feed instead for the nutritional benefits, immune system building and bonding.
Black Pepper…Fat Fighter?
A study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry looked at black pepper’s effect on fat.
Snacks In Moderation May Sabotage Your Diet
Do you have a daily indulgence in your diet? Even in moderation, your everyday treat may sabotage your weight.
New Experimental Drug To Prevent Male Pattern Baldness
Going bald is on the mind of a lot of men. A protein in the scalp called PGD2 (prostaglandin D2) may be part of the problem.
Things To Watch Out For When Choosing Healthy Food
Some foods are considered healthy, but the way they’re made or packaged may make them less healthy.
Sleep Could Be Key To Weight Loss
So, you’ve made your New Year’s resolutions and you’ve been sticking to it: eating right, exercising regularly. But your weight hasn’t budged. What gives? Well, maybe it’s your sleep.
Procedure Easing Knee Pain For Some Patients
Doctors say 75 percent of people who are physically active will get a knee injury at some point. For the more serious cases, the damage can lead to arthritis or to a total joint replacement, but there’s a technique that can prevent that.
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