Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Gain insight into the conditions, both rare and common, that affect your brain and neurological health. Our brain health articles, videos, and infographics provide sound information about conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, migraines, and more. Learn about brain health warning signs, treatment options, and breakthroughs.

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What Is a Mini-Stroke? Facts About Transient Ischemic Attack

February 7, 2019

What is a ministroke? You have probably heard about stroke, but didn't know that it could happen on a smaller scale. Find out more at UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: stroke
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Signs of Stroke in Women

January 9, 2019

Stroke in women is the third leading cause of death for American women. Learn more about signs and risk factors. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: American Stroke Association, contraceptives, heart disease, hormone replacement, prevention, risk, stroke, stroke center, stroke in women, UPMC, women
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High Blood Pressure and Strokes: How Are They Connected?

November 28, 2018

Researchers have known for years that high blood pressure and strokes are connected. Hypertension also increases risk of mini-strokes and brain diseases. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: blood clot, high blood pressure, hypertension, stroke, transient ischemic attack, UPMC Stroke Institute
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Learn More About Alzheimer’s Disease

November 20, 2018

Learn more about Alzheimer's, including symptoms and treatment, with these essential articles and information. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Alzheimer's hub
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Decoding DNA to Fight Diseases

September 7, 2018

The UPMC Genome Center provides researchers and physicians with access to a world-class genomics infrastructure. Learn more about its revolutionary work. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth
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What Is Déjà Vu? Harmless Sensation or Neurological Problem?

June 22, 2018

What is déjà vu? That feeling of having been in the same situation, but doubting it's true. Here's when déjà vu is normal, and when to see a doctor. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: neuroscience, UPMC Epilepsy Center
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6 Essential Facts About Stroke

June 13, 2018

Strokes can happen to anyone at any time. Learn these stroke facts so that you're better able to spot and prevent a stroke. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: stroke
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Information and Articles on Strokes

May 17, 2018

A stroke is the leading cause of disability in American adults. Find more information about stroke causes, symptoms, and treatment from these articles. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Stroke hub
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2 Epilepsy Surgery Options for You to Consider

April 17, 2018

Technological advancements for epilepsy surgery are making the treatment more effective now than ever before. Find out about two new advancements. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, frequent seizures, laser ablation, repeated seizures, ROSA