IMPORTANT: As of 8:00 AM on September 3, Temple University Hospital – Main Campus (Broad and Ontario Streets) will no longer provide Labor and Delivery services. All childbirth services will be relocated to our new hospital location.


 

TRANSIT ALERT: Major cuts to bus, subway, and rail may affect travel to and from our campuses. Read full update.

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Know the Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, understanding the condition can help you manage it. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes have a lot in common, but the differences are important.

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When Should I Worry About an Irregular Heartbeat?

Some arrhythmias are not serious, but others need a doctor’s attention.

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Are There More Heart Attacks During the Holidays?

Learn why heart attacks often spike during the holiday season and what you can do to lower your risk.

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Top 5 Tips To Navigate the Holidays after Bariatric Surgery

The abundance of luscious foods during the holidays can be a challenge for people who have had bariatric surgery.

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CardioMEMS™ Device for Monitoring Advanced Heart Failure: 5 Things to Know

Learn how this home monitoring device can help people with late-stage heart failure avoid hospitalization and have a longer, healthier life.

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Short of Breath with a History of Pulmonary Embolism?

Learn why you may need immediate treatment if you’re short of breath after having a pulmonary embolism. It can be a symptom of a serious condition called CTEPH.

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Taking on the Toughest Fight: Making Progress Against ALS

In this Q&A, Dr. Terry Heiman-Patterson tells us about how she is leading many of the nation’s pivotal clinical trials that are testing new medications to slow the progression of ALS and improve patients’ quality of life.

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What Are the Risk Factors for Heart Disease in Women?

Did you know that 90% of women have at least one risk factor that raises their chances for heart disease? Dr. Deborah Crabbe explains the 5 most common risks and offers prevention tips.

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How Long After Bariatric Surgery Can I Exercise?

Exercise is an important part of the bariatric surgery journey. Here are some of the most common questions about exercise from patients considering bariatric surgery.

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Inventing a New Way to Dissolve Dangerous Blood Clots

In this Q&A, Dr. Bashir discusses how he came up with the idea for a device that helps patients make a full recovery from life-threatening clots, and next steps for testing the device in clinical trials.

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