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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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Adult Epilepsy and Mental Health

June 6, 2015

People with epilepsy tend to have higher rates of autismbeing autistic or having ADHD symptoms or depression than adults without epilepsy. Learn more about these relationships. Learn More

Categorized as: Mental Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism, behavioral health, brain injury, depression, epilepsy, epilepsy seizure, medical mondays, mental health, seizures
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Epilepsy Causes and Seizure Triggers

June 4, 2015

Epilepsy causes are not always clear, but we do know a few factors that lead to it. Learn why understanding seizure triggers helps you be prepared. Learn More

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: Alzheimer's disease, Atherosclerosis, Brain tumor, diabetes, dizziness, epilepsy, epilepsy causes, epilepsy triggers, epileptic seizure, head injury, infection, medical mondays, seizure causes, seizure triggers, seizures, stress, stroke
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Medical Mondays: Obstetrical Care

June 1, 2015

Pregnancy is an exciting, but also scary, time. Learn more about what to expect during your pregnancy and about obstetrics at UPMC. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: medical mondays, Miscarriage, Obstetrics, pregnancy, pregnancy complications
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Managing Gestational Diabetes

May 28, 2015

Gestational diabetes is the most common pregnancy complication. There may not be much you can do to prevent it, but managing diet is key to controlling it. Learn More

Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Tagged with: complications, diabetes, gestational diabetes, high blood pressure, hypoglycemia, medical mondays, pregnancy, pregnancy complications, preterm birth
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Infographic: Epilepsy Causes and Risk Factors

May 28, 2015

Epilepsy affects around 3 million people in the US. Learn more about epilepsy's triggers and risk factors. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain health, epilepsy, infographic, medical mondays, neurosurgery, seizures
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What’s the Difference Between Epileptic and Non-Epileptic Seizures?

May 26, 2015

Epilepsy is commonly though of as the primary cause of seizures. However, some types of seizures are not caused by electrical faults in the brain. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: brain damage, epilepsy, Epileptic seizures, Focal epilepsy, medical mondays, partial seizures, seizures, stress, stroke, tunnel vision
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Find the Best Epilepsy Treatment for You

May 23, 2015

Medication, surgery, and implanted stimulation devices are used to treat epilepsy. Find the best option for you to get back to your daily activities. Learn More

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health
Tagged with: anitepileptic medication, anti-seizure medication, antiepileptic drugs, brain surgery, depression, epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, medical mondays, neurosurgery, seizure, seizures
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Medical Mondays: Sleep Apnea

May 18, 2015

Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea, in this edition of Medical Mondays Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: medical mondays, sleep, sleep apnea, sleep disorders, snoring