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An Unruptured Brain Aneurysm: What to Know

June 5, 2019

We most often hear about aneurysms when they rupture. However, a small number of people have an unruptured brain aneurysm. Learn more about these cases. Read More

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Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: aneurysm, brain aneurysm, neurosurgery, unruptured brain aneurysm
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A Second Chance at Life: Lauren Dirling’s Story

June 15, 2017

Lauren Dirling was a 24-year-old college student when doctors discovered a plum-sized tumor in her brain. Learn more about Lauren Dirling's UPMC story. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: athletes, brain surgery, Brain tumor, cross training, neurosurgery
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Video: After Back Pain, YouTube Star Back in Front of the Camera

May 24, 2017

Back pain almost sidelined Paul Eugene from his popular YouTube show. Learn how UPMC got him back in front the camera. Watch Now

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation
Tagged with: Dancing, neurosurgery, patient story, physical therapy, Rooney Sports Complex, UPMC
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Amanda’s Story: Recovery from Debilitating Seizures

November 16, 2016

In 2016 Amanda Gennaro become the first patient in Western Pennsylvania treated for Hypothalamic Hamartoma using MRI-guided laser thermal ablation. Read More

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Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: epilepsy, neurosurgery, patient story, seizures
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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

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Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: gamma knife, medical mondays, neurosurgery
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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
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Radiosurgery Treatment Options

February 19, 2016

Stereotatic radiosurgery treatment technology treats tumors, irregular nerve bundles and malformed blood vessels. Learn about the different treatments. Read More

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Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Acoustic neuromas, arteriovenous malformations, brain tumors, cyberknife, essential tremor, gamma knife technology, medical mondays, neurosurgery, Parkinson's disease, radiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, trigeminal neuralgia
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Brain Mapping Pinpoints Source of Epileptic Seizures

June 3, 2015

Brain mapping techniques help physicians find the cause of epilepsy. MEG, EEG, and MRI scans give a complete picture of the brain's functioning. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain, brain mapping, brain scan, EEG, epilepsy, magnetic resonance imaging, MEG, MRI, neurosurgery, seizures
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Epilepsy Causes and Risk Factors

May 28, 2015

Epilepsy affects around 3 million people in the US. Learn more about epilepsy's triggers and risk factors. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain health, epilepsy, infographic, medical mondays, neurosurgery, seizures