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What Is a Child Life Specialist?
A child life specialist can help your sick child become more comfortable with his or her upcoming medical procedure or hospitalization. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics
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Trigeminal Neuralgia: What You Should Know
Trigeminal neuralgia is a type of nerve pain that affects your face. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment from UPMC. Read More
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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What Are MRI and MRA Scans?
MRI and MRA scans are imaging tests. They take detailed pictures of the inside of the body. Learn how to prepare for your MRI or MRA and what to expect. Read More
Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness
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What Is Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?
Gamma knife radiosurgery is a form of precisely targeted radiation therapy that affects only the tumor or other issue, not the surrounding tissue. Learn More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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At What Age Should I Get My First Mammogram?
Learn the recommended age to get a year mammogram, as well as the risk and benefits of breast cancer screening. Learn More
Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z
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What Is 3D Mammography?
3D mammography may offer more diagnostic accuracy and screening for breast cancer than traditional mammograms. Learn more about this technology. Learn More
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health
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Fibroid Treatment Options
Many women have uterine fibroids. Most don't cause any symptoms, but if yours do, you have a few fibroids treatment options. Learn more. Learn More
Categorized as: Women's Health
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November Is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
What is Alzheimer's Disease? How does it affect the brain? Read this blog post to find answers to your questions about Alzheimer's and dementia. Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Senior Health
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Brain Mapping Pinpoints Source of Epileptic Seizures
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