Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Gain insight into the conditions, both rare and common, that affect your brain and neurological health. Our brain health articles, videos, and infographics provide sound information about conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, migraines, and more. Learn about brain health warning signs, treatment options, and breakthroughs.

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ADHD and Autism: What’s the Connection?

May 25, 2016

Autism and ADHD share many symptoms, but they are very different conditions. Learn what sets autism and ADHD apart with our guide. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Western Behavioral Health
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), behavioral health, neurodiversity, neurological conditions
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Stroke Symptoms: Identifying the Signs of Stroke

May 24, 2016

What are the signs of stroke? Known as a "brain attack," stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States. Learn more about stroke symptoms and signs of stroke. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain health, Signs of Stroke, stroke
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Limit Noise to Boost Your Child’s Brain Power

May 18, 2016

Noise pollution has negative effects on children's memory and attention. Learn how to help your child's developing brain by minimizing noise. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: attention, cognitive development, Loud, noise, noise pollution
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Do Our Dreams Have Meaning?

March 16, 2016

We don't really know why we have dreams or their purpose, but scientists hold many theories. Learn more about why dreams happen and what they might mean. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain activity, cerebral cortex, dreaming, dreams, lucid dream, parts of the brain, rapid eye movement
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Infographic: Seizure First Aid

March 14, 2016

Do you know what to do and what not to do when someone around you has a seizure? Discover first aid practices for epilepsy and seizure first aid. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: epilepsy, epilepsy first aid, seizure, seizure care, seizure first aid
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Recovery After Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

February 28, 2016

Learn more about what to expect after Gamma Knife radiosurgery and how the procedure will affect your return to daily activities. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: gamma knife, medical mondays, neurosurgery
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Why Choose Gamma Knife Over Radiation Therapy and Surgery?

February 27, 2016

You have options in your brain condition treatment. Compare traditional surgery and radiation to Gamma Knife radiosurgery technology. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: gamma knife technology, medical mondays, radiation, radiation therapy, surgery, surgical oncology, traditional treatments, tumor
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What Conditions Does Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Treat?

February 26, 2016

Gamma knife radiosurgery treats cancer, as well as brain and nerve tissue conditions. Learn more about the conditions we treat at UPMC using Gamma Knife. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: acoustic neuroma, arteriovenous malformations, cancer, essential tremor, Gamma knife radiosurgery, medical mondays, meningioma, trigeminal neuralgia, tumor
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What Is Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?

February 25, 2016

Gamma knife radiosurgery is a form of precisely targeted radiation therapy that affects only the tumor or other issue, not the surrounding tissue. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: acoustic neuroma, arteriovenous malformation, brain and skull surgery, brain disorders, Brain tumor, cancer, epilepsy, Gamma knife radiosurgery, medical mondays, MRI, neurosurgery, Parkinson's disease, pituitary tumor, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, trigeminal neuralgia