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    An Unruptured Brain Aneurysm: What to Know

    June 5, 2019

    We most often hear about aneurysms when they rupture. However, a small number of people have an unruptured brain aneurysm. Learn more about these cases. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: aneurysm, brain aneurysm, neurosurgery, unruptured brain aneurysm

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    A Second Chance at Life: Lauren Dirling’s Story

    June 15, 2017

    Lauren Dirling was a 24-year-old college student when doctors discovered a plum-sized tumor in her brain. Learn more about Lauren Dirling's UPMC story. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: athletes, brain surgery, Brain tumor, cross training, neurosurgery

    Read Lauren Dirling's UPMC patient story
  • Videos

    Video: After Back Pain, YouTube Star Back in Front of the Camera

    May 24, 2017

    Back pain almost sidelined Paul Eugene from his popular YouTube show. Learn how UPMC got him back in front the camera. Watch Now

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Neurosurgery and Brain Health, Rehabilitation

    Tagged with: Dancing, neurosurgery, patient story, physical therapy, Rooney Sports Complex, UPMC

    Learn more about YouTube star and UPMC patient Paul Eugene
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    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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    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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    “Brilliant Surgical Skill:” One Woman’s Recovery from Nerve Pain

    October 19, 2016

    Corde Reed suffered from trigeminal neuralgia. Learn how her life was changed by the neurosurgical experts at UPMC. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Neurosurgery

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: facial pain, neurosurgery, trigeminal neuralgia, UPMC patient story

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    Recovery After Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

    February 28, 2016

    Learn more about what to expect after Gamma Knife radiosurgery and how the procedure will affect your return to daily activities. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: gamma knife, medical mondays, neurosurgery

    An older couple walks together in a park.
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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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    Radiosurgery Treatment Options

    February 19, 2016

    Stereotatic radiosurgery treatment technology treats tumors, irregular nerve bundles and malformed blood vessels. Learn about the different treatments. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: Acoustic neuromas, arteriovenous malformations, brain tumors, cyberknife, essential tremor, gamma knife technology, medical mondays, neurosurgery, Parkinson's disease, radiation, stereotactic radiosurgery, trigeminal neuralgia

    gamma knife radiosurgery treatment options
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