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Antoaneta Balabanov, MD
Brain Health & Conditions

Rush’s Next-Level Expertise in Epilepsy Care With Antoaneta Balabanov, MD

Antoaneta Balabanov, MD, is a neurologist and medical director of the Rush Epilepsy Clinic, director of the Clinic of Dietary Treatments of Epilepsy, and director of the epilepsy fellowship pr...

Arka Mallela, MD
Brain Health & Conditions

Precision Surgery for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy and Complex Brain Tumors at Rush With Arka Mallela, MD

Arka Mallela, MD, is an epilepsy neurosurgeon at Rush. He leads the epilepsy surgery and brain mapping practices where he evaluates and treats patients with drug-resistant epilepsy and brain t...

Sarah Chavka Flynn and Adriana Bermeo-Ovalle
Patient Stories

Sarah Chavka Flynn's Story

Epilepsy doesn’t have to stand in the way of a healthy pregnancy

Michael Passarelli
Patient Stories

Michael Passarelli's Story

Living seizure-free after working with Rush's Epilepsy Care Team

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Brain Health & Conditions

Controlling Epileptic Seizures

Learn about new treatments that can help people with drug-resistant epilepsy

Children’s Health

Adelaide's Story

Adelaide was born with a severe form of epilepsy

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Food & Nutrition

Is the Keto Diet Right for You?

For the right person who's ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle, the keto diet can offer surprising benefits

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Food & Nutrition

The Skinny on 7 Diet Trends

Which plans work best for weight loss and overall health

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Brain Health & Conditions

Focus on Epilepsy in Older Adults

Rush launched first comprehensive epilepsy clinic in Chicago dedicated to treating older adults

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Brain Health & Conditions

5 Signs of Epilepsy in Older Adults

Be on the lookout for these often subtle seizure symptoms