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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Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT) for Stroke Treatment

August 27, 2015

Learn about endovascular thrombectomy (EVT), an innovative treatment for strokes. Discover how the procedure works and potential benefits. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: mechanical thrombectomy, stent, stroke, Stroke Treatment, tPA
Artículo - 1 Minute Read

Getting to Know Your Brain: Cerebellum

July 22, 2015

The cerebellum, or "little brain," refines your body's functions through tasks like balance, coordination, posture and motor learning. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain, Cerebellum, cognitive, coordination, Dandy-Walker syndrome, parts of the brain, sensory systems, spinal muscular atrophy, stroke, Walker-Warburg syndrome
Artículo - 2 Minute Read

How Vacations Benefit the Brain

July 19, 2015

Taking a break from your everyday life can have lasting mental and physical benefits. Learn about how taking vacations can benefit your brain health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain health, destress, relax, stress, vacations
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How Your Brain Makes Food Decisions

July 14, 2015

Did you know that your brain makes over 200 subconscious food decisions daily? Find out what this means for your health and weight management. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Nutrition
Tagged with: brain, food, food decisions, Health Sciences Academy, healthy food decisions, Nutrition, weight management
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Infographic: A Heads Up on Preventing Sports Injuries

June 24, 2015

Concussions happen even when wearing a helmet. It's a common myth that sports helmets can prevent concussions. Learn about different sports helmets. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: baseball helmet, batting helmet, concussion myths, football helmet, head injury, helmet safety, hockey helmet, infographic, nascar helmet, rethink concussions, sports helmet, traumatic brain injury, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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Hoarding Disorder: The Silent Struggle You Can’t Hide

June 23, 2015

Hoarding Disorder can have a profound effect on a person's well-being. Find out how you can help your loved one if you think they may be suffering. Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: geriatrics, hoard, hoarding, hoarding disorder, Mental Disorders, older adults
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Medical Mondays: Epilepsy

June 8, 2015

Learn more about epilepsy including epileptic seizures, complications associated with epilepsy, and epilepsy surgery in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain, brain mapping, EEG, epilepsy, epilepsy treatment, medical mondays, mental health, seizure
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Adult Epilepsy and Mental Health

June 6, 2015

People with epilepsy tend to have higher rates of autismbeing autistic or having ADHD symptoms or depression than adults without epilepsy. Learn more about these relationships. Learn More

Categorized as: Mental Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, behavioral health, brain injury, depression, epilepsy, epilepsy seizure, medical mondays, mental health, seizures
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Epilepsy Causes and Seizure Triggers

June 4, 2015

Epilepsy causes are not always clear, but we do know a few factors that lead to it. Learn why understanding seizure triggers helps you be prepared. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, Atherosclerosis, Brain tumor, diabetes, dizziness, epilepsy, epilepsy causes, epilepsy triggers, epileptic seizure, head injury, infection, medical mondays, seizure causes, seizure triggers, seizures, stress, stroke