Brain Health & Conditions
From Hypothesis to Human Impact
Deborah Hall, MD, PhD, shares reflections on research, education and her efforts to help as many patients as possible through science
A Life Defined by Love, Not Diagnosis
Renée Field’s care at Rush helped her live fully with Parkinson’s disease, inspired her family’s lasting commitment to research and hope
Should I Worry About Pituitary Tumors?
A pituitary tumor is often not cancerous, but it can still cause problems
New Treatment for Resistant Rheumatoid Arthritis Offered at Rush
Rush is the first hospital in the Midwest and second in the country to use an implantable vagal nerve stimulator for RA
From Nurse to Neuro ICU Patient
After a life-threatening brain bleed, an emergency department nurse reflects on how Rush’s neuro ICU and neurosurgery teams brought her back to health.
Lifelong Learning May Decrease Alzheimer's Risk
A study by Rush researchers shows that lifelong learning is associated with lower Alzheimer's risk and a slower decline in cognition
Rush’s Dizziness Clinic: A Multidisciplinary Model for Complex Vestibular Disorders
Rush University Medical Center’s newly established Dizziness Clinic brings together specialists in otolaryngology, neurology, audiology, and vestibular therapy to evaluate and treat patients w...
Investing in Faculty Excellence
Rush University celebrates five recent endowed faculty appointments and three endowed faculty scholar positions established and made possible by philanthropy
What Are the Signs of a Brain Tumor?
A neuro-oncologist talks about which symptoms might be linked to brain tumors — and which usually aren’t.
Annoying Muscle Twitch? When to Seek Help
Why muscle twitches — or fasciculations — are rarely a cause for concern