Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

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Epilepsy Surgery
For epilepsy, new brain surgery techniques can bring relief, and often a cure, if seizures haven't been helped by medications. Learn more about these procedures.
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Epilepsy
One in 26 Americans has epilepsy, a neurological condition that interrupts normal electrical activity in the brain. Many effective treatments are available.
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Epilepsy in Children and Teens
Epilepsy is a recurrent seizure disorder that results from abnormal electric brain activity. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Deep Brain Stimulation may be helpful for treating essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease, among others.
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Eclampsia
A rare and serious condition in which a pregnant or postpartum person suddenly has seizures. Eclampsia is a medical emergency and can lead to injury or death for the pregnant person and/or baby.
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Functional MRI of the Brain
Functional magnetic resonance imaging is the most common type of brain imaging, lighting up parts of the brain while patients think or perform activities. Learn more about this process.
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a rare neurological condition causing chronic, severe facial pain that can feel like aching, burning, or electrical shocks. Learn about causes and treatment.
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Blepharospasm
A benign nervous condition in which the eyelids spasm uncontrollably.
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Adult Strabismus
Adult strabismus is a condition in which eyes wander to one side, cross, or are higher or lower than the other. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is an umbrella term for a spectrum of disorders that affect how people interpret reality. Learn about symptoms and treatment.