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What Is a Child Life Specialist?

December 4, 2017

A child life specialist can help your sick child become more comfortable with his or her upcoming medical procedure or hospitalization.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics

Categorized as: Family Health, Pediatrics

Tagged with: back to school, Child Life Council, MRI
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Trigeminal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Diagnosis

January 20, 2017

Trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve disorder that causes intense and painful bouts of pain along the face. Learn how trigeminal neuralgia can be treated.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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What Are MRI and MRA Scans?

March 30, 2016

MRI and MRA scans are imaging tests. They take detailed pictures of the inside of the body. Learn how to prepare for your MRI or MRA and what to expect.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Imaging Services

Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: magnetic resonance angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, MRA, MRI
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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.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

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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At What Age Should I Get My First Mammogram?

November 10, 2015

Learn the recommended age to get a year mammogram, as well as the risk and benefits of breast cancer screening.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: American Cancer Society, breast cancer, cancer, mammogram, mammography, MRI
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What Is 3D Mammography?

November 8, 2015

3D mammography may offer more diagnostic accuracy and screening for breast cancer than traditional mammograms. Learn more about this technology.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Adult Congenital Heart Disease Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health

Tagged with: 3d mammography, American Cancer Society, breast cancer, cancer screening, mammogram, mammography, MRI, tomosynthesis, x-ray
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Fibroid Treatment Options

October 3, 2015

Many women have uterine fibroids. Most don't cause any symptoms, but if yours do, you have a few fibroids treatment options. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Categorized as: Women's Health

Tagged with: Fibroids, fibroids treatment, MRI, tumors, ultrasound, uterine fibroids, uterus fibroids
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November Is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

June 24, 2015

What is Alzheimer's Disease? How does it affect the brain? Read this blog post to find answers to your questions about Alzheimer's and dementia.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Senior Services

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: aging, Alzheimer's disease, brain, dementia, medical mondays, MRI
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Brain Mapping Pinpoints Source of Epileptic Seizures

June 3, 2015

Brain mapping techniques help physicians find the cause of epilepsy. MEG, EEG, and MRI scans give a complete picture of the brain's functioning.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

Tagged with: brain, brain mapping, brain scan, EEG, epilepsy, magnetic resonance imaging, MEG, MRI, neurosurgery, seizures