Search Results for: tumor
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What Is a Meningioma?
A meningioma is a tumor that involves the central nervous system. Learn about symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options from UPMC.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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How to Recognize Thyroid Issues in Women
Thyroid problems in women are more common than in men because autoimmune disorders are more common in women. Learn more.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
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Are Men More Susceptible to Liver Disease Than Women?
Learn about about gender and liver disease and how liver disease rates vary by gender. See what you can do to keep your liver healthy.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant
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What Is Facial Nerve Paralysis?
Damaged or inflamed facial nerves can cause temporary facial paralysis. Learn more about causes, symptoms, and how you can seek help.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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What Is Hydrocephalus?
Hydrocephalus happens when there's too much fluid in your baby's brain and spinal cord. It's serious, but there are treatments.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Long-Term Effects of Childhood Epilepsy
Are there long term-effects of childhood epilepsy? In many cases, there are no long-term effects. You can take actions to reduce the risk of long-term effects.Read More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Pediatrics
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Evaluation and Management of Seizures and Epilepsy: Q&A With Dr. Fong-Isariyawongse
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
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
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How Vestibular Rehabilitation Can Help With Dizziness
If you've ever experienced dizziness, you know that it can be scary and alarming. If dizziness does not go away, patients may be referred for vestibular therapy, a type of physical therapy (PT) that incorporates both the neurological and vestibular systems.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Rehabilitation
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Meet Cherie Peters: What Is a UPMC Living Donation Liaison?
At UPMC, we believe in the power of living donation and consider it a first-line treatment option for people with end-stage kidney disease.Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant