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How Speech Therapy Can Help Children After a Traumatic Brain Injury

May 5, 2025

Working with a speech language pathologist can help children regain communication, memory, and other skills after a traumatic brain injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Pediatrics
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What is Acquired Apraxia of Speech?

April 3, 2025

Acquired apraxia of speech (AOS) is a condition that affects how you speak and use language. Specialists typically treat apraxia of speech with speech therapy. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation
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Can You Limit Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? Prevention Tips

February 11, 2025

Researchers continue to study Alzheimer's disease. Here’s what you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease prevention and reducing your Alzheimer’s risk. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Mike’s Story: How Spinal Reconstruction Surgery Improved His Quality of Life

December 6, 2024

After nearly 30 spinal fusion surgeries over a 20-year span, Mike underwent spinal reconstruction surgery in 2023 and 2024 at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Tips for Faster Healing After Brain Surgery

September 19, 2024

As you're healing from brain surgery, you may feel confusion, anger, frustration, and more. Knowing what to expect can help, as can following these expert tips. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Items to Have at Home After Brain Surgery

September 4, 2024

Learn about wound care and other supplies that you'll need during your brain surgery recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Jeremiah Fielder-Bailey Survived Two Brain Aneurysms. Now, He’s Focused on the Future

March 22, 2024

Jeremiah Fielder-Bailey suffered two aneurysms while preparing for work one afternoon. Emergency brain surgery and rehabilitation at UPMC helped him survive. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Understanding Chronic Stroke and Stroke Recovery

February 13, 2024

Recovering from a stroke can take a long time. If you or someone you love has had a stroke, here's what you need to know about chronic stroke and recovery. Read More

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Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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What You Need to Know About ALS (or Lou Gehrig’s Disease)

December 21, 2023

Find out about ALS symptoms, what causes ALS, and treatments and research happening at the UPMC ALS Center of Excellence. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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