Neurosurgery and Brain Health

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Yes, Concussions Are Treatable. Here’s How.

March 5, 2017

A multidisciplinary management approach is needed for patients to achieve optimal recovery from concussion. Learn more about how concussions are treated. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, concussion treatment, UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program
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Olfactory Neuroblastoma Symptoms, Treatment, and More

February 23, 2017

You may not associate your nose with cancer — but a small number of people actually develop a type of nasal cavity cancer called "olfactory neuroblastoma." Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: cancer, esthesioneuroblastoma, olfactory neuroblastoma
Videos

What Is Chiari Malformation? Symptoms, Treatment, and More

February 15, 2017

Many people never experience symptoms of Chiari malformation and never need treatment. However, the most common symptom is a severe headache. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: chiari malformation, neurosurgery, severe headache, UPMC Chiari Center
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Trigeminal Neuralgia: What You Should Know

January 20, 2017

Trigeminal neuralgia is a type of nerve pain that affects your face. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and treatment from UPMC. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: facial pain, MRI, nerve conditions, Neurology, pain, trigeminal neuralgia
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BOTOX® Might be the Surprising Answer to Chronic Migraines

January 11, 2017

Botox can be an effective option for treating chronic migraines. Learn more about side effects, risk factors, and results. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: botox, chronic migraines, headache, migraines, nausea, pain relief
Gallery

The Difference Between Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

January 2, 2017

The terms "memory loss," "dementia," and "Alzheimer's" are often used interchangeably. But in fact, all three mean something different. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's disease, Alzheimer's vs. dementia, dementia, difference between dementia and Alzheimer's, memory loss
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Concussion Q&A with Dr. Erin Reynolds

December 23, 2016

Dr. Erin Reynolds speaks with a parent who's child has suffered multiple concussions. Learn more about concussion facts and how you can seek help. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: back to school, brain health, concussions, head injuries, Question and Answer, rethink concussion, sports injuries, sports medicine
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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
Videos

Recovery from Concussion: Katie’s Story

November 2, 2016

Find out how UPMC concussion experts helped one young equestrian rider get back in the saddle. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: concussion, injury recovery, rethink concussion, UPMC patient story