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  Evaluation and Management of Seizures and Epilepsy: Q&A With Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse

  November 8, 2022

  What are the warning signs of a seizure? How do doctors diagnose seizures? UPMC neurologist Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, MD, answers these questions and more.Read More

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

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  Types of Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

  November 26, 2021

  There are two main types of epilepsy: focal seizure disorders and generalized seizure disorders. Learn about the types of epilepsy and their symptoms.Read More

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

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  Non-Epileptic Seizures: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

  April 2, 2019

  When you experience non-epileptic seizures, you may be confused, alarmed, or afraid. Don't be. Here's what you need to know.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: depression, disorder, epilepsy, Loss of consciousness, non-epileptic seizure, non-epileptic seizures, relaxation therapy, seizure, seizures

  

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  Tips for Life with Epilepsy (and How to Create a Seizure Safety Plan)

  October 9, 2017

  Epilepsy is a scary diagnosis. Life with epilepsy, though, can be managed. Here are some tips on how to manage epilepsy and create a seizure safety plan.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: epilepsy, Epilepsy Foundation, neurological disorder, seizures

  

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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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  Infographic: Seizure First Aid

  March 14, 2016

  Do you know what to do and what not to do when someone around you has a seizure? Discover first aid practices for epilepsy and seizure first aid.Read More

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  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: epilepsy, epilepsy first aid, seizure, seizure care, seizure first aid

  

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  Epilepsy Causes and Seizure Triggers

  October 31, 2021

  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

  

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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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  What’s the Difference Between Epileptic and Non-Epileptic Seizures?

  May 26, 2015

  Epilepsy is commonly though of as the primary cause of seizures. However, some types of seizures are not caused by electrical faults in the brain.Learn More

  Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

  Tagged with: brain damage, epilepsy, Epileptic seizures, Focal epilepsy, medical mondays, partial seizures, seizures, stress, stroke, tunnel vision