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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

    Learn more about cervical cancer and pap smears
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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

    non epileptic seizures
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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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    Stroke Vs Heart Attack: Signs and Symptoms

    September 2, 2015

    Heart attacks and stroke (also called "brain attacks") are quite different, but both can be life threatening. Learn how to tell the difference. Learn More

    Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Neurosurgery and Brain Health

    Tagged with: heart attack, heart attack symptoms, myocardial infarction, seizures, stroke, stroke symptoms

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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

    Stressed driver
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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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    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. Learn More

    Categorized as: Neurosurgery and Brain Health

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

    brain mapping
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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

    Learn more about epilepsy, such as causes, triggers, and risk factors with this infographic.
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