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Brain Health & Conditions

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.

Brain Health & Conditions

Annoying Muscle Twitch? When to Seek Help

Why muscle twitches — or fasciculations — are rarely a cause for concern

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...

Seven members of Team Rush stand in front of Buckingham Fountain
Community

Channeling Marathon Miles Into Hope and New Solutions

From surgeons to students, Team Rush runners are taking on the Chicago Marathon to raise funds for the programs and patients closest to their hearts

Stephan Munich, MD, and Dixon Yang, MD, MS
Brain Health & Conditions

Rush’s Comprehensive Complex Cerebrovascular Clinic with Stephan Munich, MD, and Dixon Yang, MD, MS

Stephan Munich, MD, is a neurosurgeon and the director of the Skull Base Neurosurgery program at Rush. Dixon Yang, MD, MS, is a vascular neurologist who focuses on the diagnosis and manage...

Antti Talvitie with son at Machu Picchu
Brain Health & Conditions

Innovative Treatment for Subdural Hematoma

A minimally invasive brain procedure offered Antti Talvitie safe, effective care and lasting relief

Woman sleeping with bright light shining through window
Brain Health & Conditions

Light Pollution a New Alzheimer’s Risk Factor

Outdoor light exposure in the evening may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s in people under age 65, Rush study finds

Neuro differences
Brain Health & Conditions

What’s the Difference Between a Neurologist and a Neurosurgeon?

Rush experts explain what you should know about these different — yet related — specialties that often work with each other

Augusto Miravalle
Brain Health & Conditions

Promote Brain Health and Reduce Cognitive Decline Initiative

Rush, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter, launched the project to help residents adopt healthy habits and reduce th...