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COVID anxiety
Brain Health & Conditions

​​​​​​​COVID-19 Stress May Explain New Tics in Adults

Patients with new tics had history of anxiety that worsened during pandemic

Parkinson's
Brain Health & Conditions

Nasal Drugs Show Promise for Slowing Parkinson’s Disease Progression in Lab Study

'A remarkable advance' if results can be replicated, Rush researcher says

Stephan Munich and R. Webster Crowley with CorPath robot
Brain Health & Conditions

Rush Becomes First in Chicago To Use Robotic System for Neurovascular Care

Rush University System for Health expands its complement of minimally invasive care with new vascular robotic technology

Tricia O'Neill
Brain Health & Conditions

Tricia's Story: Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's

Thanks to deep brain stimulation treatment, Tricia O'Neill is able to live nearly tremor-free

Neurologist examining brain scans
Brain Health & Conditions

When to See a Neurologist

6 symptoms that should be evaluated by a neurological specialist

Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD
Brain Health & Conditions

Rush Receives $4M For Fragile X Syndrome Research

Elizabeth Berry-Kravis, MD, PhD, awarded five-year cooperative agreement from the CDC to study disease

Pati Araujo-Drzewiecki receives botox treatment from Saju Abraham, MD
Patient Stories

Pati’s Story

Suffering with migraines for nearly 60 years, Pati finds relief from Botox injections

5 Neurological Conditions You Can Treat With Botox
Brain Health & Conditions

5 Neurological Conditions You Can Treat With Botox

There’s a lot more to botulinum toxin than meets the eye

Dr. Joshua Murphy and patient Carson Cathey
Patient Stories

Carson’s Story

Teen back on the football field two months after life-threatening stroke

Susan Song
Brain Health & Conditions

8 Ways to Prevent Stroke and Spot Its Warning Signs

Learning the signs of a stroke can save lives and greatly improve outcomes