Search Results for: hypothalamus

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  Understanding Surgery for Pituitary Tumors

  October 9, 2023

  The pituitary gland is the body's master gland. When a tumor disrupts its function, you may need surgery to fix the problem. Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

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

  Tagged with: Consideration, Specialty

  

• Article - 7 Minute Read

  What Is an Endocrinologist?

  December 11, 2023

  Endocrinologists specialize in hormone-related disorders, like diabetes. Here's when you should see an endocrinologist, and how they can help.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Endocrinology

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

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  What Are the Symptoms of Low Testosterone?

  August 29, 2022

  Low testosterone is common in older men, but not in younger men. Learn what causes low testosterone levels and treatment options at UPMC.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology

  Tagged with: hypogonadism, Infertility, low testosterone, UPMC Men's Health Center

  

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  Understanding Hashimoto’s Disease and Hypothyroidism

  April 12, 2022

  The most common cause of hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid is a condition called Hashimoto’s disease. Learn more about it in our blog!Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Pinnacle Health

  

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  How to Treat Low Testosterone

  September 17, 2019

  Learn about the symptoms and causes of low testosterone in men. Plus, discover your treatment options.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Men’s Health Center

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Urology

  Tagged with: hypogonadism, Infertility, testosterone replacement therapy, UPMC Men's Health Center

  

• Article - 4 Minute Read

  Learn About the Stress Hormone: Cortisol

  November 30, 2022

  Most people are familiar with hormones like estrogen and testosterone, but one less well-known hormone is cortisol. What is cortisol? Learn more.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: Addison's disease, Cushing disease, Cushing syndrome, fatigue

  

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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

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: epilepsy, neurosurgery, patient story, seizures

  

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  Is Sleeping Beauty Syndrome for Real?

  October 23, 2016

  Also known as Sleeping Beauty Syndrome, Kleine-Levin Syndrome is a condition marked by long periods of excessive sleep. Learn more about this conditionLearn More

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: neurological disorders, rare disorders, sleep, sleep disorders, sleeping beauty syndrome

  

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  How the Pituitary Gland Oversees Your Body’s Hormones

  December 8, 2023

  The pituitary gland sends signals to other glands in your body to stimulate the production of important hormones. Learn more about it.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: ACTH, hormones, Oxytocin, pituitary apoplexy, pituitary gland, pituitary tumor, tumor