UPMC HealthBeat • October 21 2025

Can Kidney Problems Cause High Blood Pressure? | UPMC HealthBeat

High blood pressure is a “silent killer.” It can lead to significant health issues without noticeable symptoms.
One of the most important of these is elevated blood pressure. It often goes overlooked.

UPMC HealthBeat • October 17 2025

Is Your Lifestyle Supporting Kidney Health? | UPMC HealthBeat

Kidneys play a significant role in keeping the body balanced. They filter waste from the blood, regulate fluids and minerals, and support healthy blood pressure. When kidney health begins to decline, the body feels its effects.

NASM • October 17 2025

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UPMC HealthBeat • October 16 2025

Effective Strategies for Managing Migraines | UPMC HealthBeat

Migraines are more than headaches. They’re a condition that affects the brain and nerves. Migraines can cause throbbing head pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light or sound. They can also cause tiredness that can last for hours or even days.

UPMC HealthBeat • October 7 2025

Mike’s Story: Recovery from Unbearable Hip Pain | UPMC HealthBeat

For as long as he could remember, 65-year-old Mike Gaetano stayed active. The Williamsport, Pa., insurance executive wrestled in college, ran outdoors for decades, and worked out before sunrise nearly every day.
“I’ve always believed in taking care of my body,” Mike says. “It’s just how I’m wired. It keeps me sharp for work and present for my family.”

Stanford University • September 30 2025

Anand Athavale, MD | Stanford Medicine

Dr. Anand Athavale is a board-certified, fellowship-trained vascular medicine specialist with Stanford Health Care Vascular and Endovascular Care. He is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Stanford University • September 30 2025

Gnendy Indig, MD | Stanford Medicine

Dr. Gnendy Indig is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Stanford Health Care. She also serves as a clinical instructor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Gynecology & Gynecologic Specialties at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Stanford University • September 30 2025

Nneoma S. Wamkpah, MD MSCI's Profile | Stanford Profiles

Dr. Nneoma Stephanie Wamkpah is a board-certified, fellowship-trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Stanford Health Care Ear, Nose, and Throat. She is also an assistant professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Stanford University • September 30 2025

Benjamin Durant, MD's Profile | Stanford Profiles

Dr. Benjamin Durant is a board-certified family medicine doctor at Stanford Health Care and a clinical instructor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Primary Care and Population Health at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Stanford University • September 30 2025

Kirbi Yelorda, MD, MS | Stanford Medicine

Dr. Kirbi Yelorda is a fellowship-trained colon and rectal surgeon and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery – Colon and Rectal Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Stanford University • September 30 2025

Alice Huai-Yu Li, MD | Stanford Medicine

Dr. Alice Huai-Yu Li is an anesthesiologist and pain management specialist at Stanford Health Care. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Division of Pain Management at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Stanford University • September 30 2025

Nitasha Khullar, MD's Profile | Stanford Profiles

Dr. Nitasha Khullar is a board-certified, fellowship-trained rheumatologist at Stanford Health Care. She is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Stanford University • September 30 2025

Kimberly DeQuattro, MD, MM | Stanford Medicine

Dr. Kimberly DeQuattro is a board-certified, rheumatologist at Stanford Health Care and a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Stanford University • September 30 2025

Michael Jensen, MD, PhD | Stanford Medicine

Dr. Michael Jensen is a neurosurgeon at Stanford Health Care. He also serves as a clinical assistant professor and director of endoscopic spine surgery in the Department of Neurosurgery, Division of Spine Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Stanford University • September 30 2025

Sachin Rajpal, MD | Stanford Medicine

Dr. Sachin Rajpal is an ophthalmologist at Stanford Health Care. He is also a clinical instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine.Dr. Rajpal specializes in cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS).

Stanford University • September 30 2025

Nathaniel Aidan Blecher's Profile | Stanford Profiles

Dr. Nathaniel Blecher is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in glaucoma care at Stanford Health Care. He is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine.

UPMC HealthBeat • July 16 2025

Are Receipts Toxic? | UPMC HealthBeat

Receipts are everywhere — in your wallet, purse, or pocket after nearly every purchase. But handling receipt paper may pose serious consequences.

University of Utah Health | University of Utah Hea • June 24 2025

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency

AAT deficiency occurs because you have a mutation in the SERPINA1 gene, which tells the liver to make the AAT protein. When these instructions are wrong, the AAT protein gets misfolded and trapped inside liver cells, causing damage over time.

PatientWing • June 3 2025

Understanding the Impact on Mental Health with a Rare Disease Diagnosis | PatientWing

Rare disease patients may struggle with the physical symptoms of their condition, but also the psychological burden of living with a disease that is poorly understood, often misdiagnosed, and has limited (or non-existent) treatment options.  Managing a rare disease—attending appointments, treatment regimens, and time spent resting or recovering—takes rare disease patients away from doing and spending time with people they love.

UPMC HealthBeat • May 23 2025

You’ve Just Been Diagnosed With Breast Cancer. Here’s How to Start the Next Conversation With Your Doctor | UPMC HealthBeat

Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. There will be an estimated 59,080 cases of female breast ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and 316,950 cases of invasive disease in 2025.

UPMC HealthBeat • May 22 2025

How Is PMDD Diagnosed? | UPMC HealthBeat

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
While PMS and its mild to moderate mood changes, cramps, and fatigue are common among women, PMDD is marked by debilitating emotional and physical symptoms that negatively impact relationships, work, and disrupt daily life.

UPMC HealthBeat • May 21 2025

Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues | UPMC HealthBeat

Becoming a mother is an incredible, life-changing experience with a rollercoaster of emotions. Many new mothers experience mood swings, sadness, and anxiety after childbirth, often referred to as the “baby blues.” However, for some women, these feelings persist and become more severe, developing into postpartum (peripartum) depression (PPD).

UPMC HealthBeat • May 20 2025

Should You Disinfect Your Home After an Illness? | UPMC HealthBeat

After experiencing an illness, whether it’s the flu, a cold, or a more serious viral infection, one of the most important questions people ask is: Should you disinfect your home?
The answer is yes.
Disinfecting your home after being sick is important to prevent spreading germs to others and reduce the risk of reinfection.

UPMC HealthBeat • May 13 2025

What Should I Do if I Have a Family History of Heart Disease? | UPMC HealthBeat

Heart disease is a growing concern worldwide. Having a family history of the condition increases your risk. While genetics plays a role, lifestyle choices, early detection, and proactive management can reduce your chances of developing heart disease.