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Article - 7 Minute Read
How Speech Therapy Can Help Children After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Working with a speech language pathologist can help children regain communication, memory, and other skills after a traumatic brain injury. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Pediatrics
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Article - 5 Minute Read
What is Acquired Apraxia of Speech?
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
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Can You Limit Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease? Prevention Tips
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Recovering From a Stroke and Aphasia: Hank’s Story
Henry "Hank" S., 79, of Cogan Station, Pa., was active in his church and working part-time for a local bee apiary in August 2024 when he suffered a medical event. Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Article - 6 Minute Read
Mike’s Story: How Spinal Reconstruction Surgery Improved His Quality of Life
After nearly 30 spinal fusion surgeries over a 20-year span, Mike underwent spinal reconstruction surgery in 2023 and 2024 at UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Tips for Faster Healing After Brain Surgery
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Items to Have at Home After Brain Surgery
Learn about wound care and other supplies that you'll need during your brain surgery recovery. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Article - 5 Minute Read
Am I Getting Headaches Too Often?
Chronic headache is not a specific type of headache. It’s an umbrella term for many types of frequent or ongoing headaches. learn more. Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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Jeremiah Fielder-Bailey Survived Two Brain Aneurysms. Now, He’s Focused on the Future
Jeremiah Fielder-Bailey suffered two aneurysms while preparing for work one afternoon. Emergency brain surgery and rehabilitation at UPMC helped him survive. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
