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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

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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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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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

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Tagged with: epilepsy, neurosurgery, patient story, 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

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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

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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

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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

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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