Category: Neurology

Woman sitting, holding her head from headache

June 24, 2022

Searching for Relief for Cluster Headaches

Cluster headaches cause excruciating pain that often hits at night and repeats again and again.

Brain Health, Health, Neurology

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Woman is suffering eyestrain and headache

June 17, 2022

9 Facts to Know About Migraines

They’re more than just intense headaches.

Brain Health, Neurology

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Woman sitting at her computer with a headache

June 15, 2022

What’s Causing Your Headache?

Identifying your type will help you and your doctor know what to do to relieve the pain.

Brain Health, Neurology

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Therapist listening to patient talk

April 25, 2022

Cognitive Distortions Make Life Harder—Here’s How to Stay in Reality

Unhelpful thought patterns are common and burdensome but can be changed.

Mental Health, Neurocognitive Disorders

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UNC Health patient Angie with her husband James

April 1, 2022

After Years of Mysterious Symptoms, a Life-Changing Diagnosis

Pituitary tumors are rare, and symptoms can mimic other conditions.

Neurosurgery, Patient Stories

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Mother embracing young daughter in bedroom before leaving for school

December 20, 2021

Tics Are Uncontrollable—and Completely Normal

No treatment is necessary unless the child is bothered or becomes a target of teasing.

Children's Health, Neurology

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Young woman going to the doctor with leg pain

November 2, 2021

Treating Transverse myelitis, a Rare Spinal Cord Disease

Transverse myelitis causes disability and pain, but recovery can be possible with early treatment.

Neurology, Research

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Senior couple embracing in front of home

October 28, 2021

Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s What to Do Next

During a scary time, educating yourself and connecting with others can help.

Alzheimer's

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Headshot of Eleanor, UNC Children's patient

July 29, 2021

Treatment Helps 2 Extraordinary Students Pursue Dreams of Helping O...

Their experiences with spinal muscular atrophy inspired their career paths.

Children's Health, Genetics, Neurology

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Illustration of a person receiving a medication via nasal spray

June 24, 2019

FDA Approves Groundbreaking Rescue Treatment for Cluster Seizures

The nasal spray is the first medication approved in more than 20 years to treat this symptom of epilepsy.

Brain Health, Research

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UNC patient Kirra Lee

March 20, 2019

Treatment Brings Hope to Children Facing Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a...

Neurologists can treat spinal muscular atrophy with a new and powerful drug.

Children's Health, Genetics, Neurology

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UNC Neurology patient Russ Flowers and his wife Mary Jo

December 17, 2018

One Couple’s Journey with Primary Progressive Aphasia

This neurocognitive disorder that interferes with language abilities has changed the lives of Russell Flowers and his wife, Mary Jo.

Neurocognitive Disorders

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