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    7 Facts About Epilepsy

    April 11, 2019

    Epilepsy is much more common than you might think, though misconceptions about this condition are prevalent. These epilepsy facts clear the air. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

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

    Tagged with: brain health, epilepsy, seizures

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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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    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

    Learn more about epilepsy surgical options.
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    Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation at UPMC

    April 10, 2018

    It may seem like technology of the future, but deep brain stimulation is a treatment that's available to patients now. Learn more about this procedure. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: brain, deep brain stimulation, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease

    Learn more about deep brain stimulation
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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

    Learn how to develop a seizure safety plan and more
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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

    Learn more about how Amanda Gennaro recovered from 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

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

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

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    What Is Gamma Knife Radiosurgery?

    February 25, 2016

    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

    Tagged with: acoustic neuroma, arteriovenous malformation, brain and skull surgery, brain disorders, Brain tumor, cancer, epilepsy, Gamma knife radiosurgery, medical mondays, MRI, neurosurgery, Parkinson's disease, pituitary tumor, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, trigeminal neuralgia

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    Medical Mondays: Epilepsy

    June 8, 2015

    Learn more about epilepsy including epileptic seizures, complications associated with epilepsy, and epilepsy surgery in this edition of Medical Mondays. Learn More

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: brain, brain mapping, EEG, epilepsy, epilepsy treatment, medical mondays, mental health, seizure

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