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  Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation at UPMC

  April 10, 2018

  It may seem like technology of the future, but deep brain stimulation is a treatment that's available to patients now. Learn more about this procedure.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: brain, deep brain stimulation, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease

  

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  Not Just for Wrinkles: How BOTOX Can Help Your Health

  July 21, 2017

  In addition to its ability to combat signs of aging, BOTOX carries a number of other medical uses. Learn more about what BOTOX can treat.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: botox, cosmetic surgery, excessive sweating, eye disorders, strabismus

  

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  Why Is My Eyelid Twitching? 6 Surprising Reasons

  November 3, 2016

  Not to be confused with eyeball twitching, eyelid twitching is a benign condition that's often caused by stress, caffeine, fatigue, and other factors.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Eye Health, Family Health

  Tagged with: eye twitching, eyeball twitching, eyelid twitching, pink eye, twitching

  

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  How Brain Chemicals Influence Mood and Health

  March 16, 2023

  Learn more about common brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters, and how they affect your thinking and overall health.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: brain health, cortisol, mobile post, neurotransmitter, serotonin

  

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  Why Is My Voice Hoarse?

  April 13, 2016

  An occasional hoarse voice is normal. Learn more about what causes hoarseness and find out when you should consult with a voice specialist.Learn More

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: allergies, dystonia, GERD, hoarseness, laryngeal cancer, laryngitis, Parkinson's disease, smoking, stroke, thyroid disease, voice

  

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  What Causes Eye Twitching? About Ocular Myokymia

  July 18, 2022

  Ocular myokymia, commonly known as eyeball twitching, can be either twitching of the eyelids or the twitching of the eyeball. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Vision Institute

  Categorized as: Eye Health, Health Topics A-Z

  Tagged with: eye twitching, ocular myokymia