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Rush Specialty Care Clinic Opens at Rush Oak Park Hospital

Bringing multiple specialties together in one practice to provide more coordinated care for patients

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Brain Health & Conditions

Genes Associated With Resilience Against Brain Pathology Identified

Rush researchers have discovered two genes that are associated with aging individuals having better memory and brain function

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Brain Health & Conditions

Movement as Medicine

Learn how exercise can help three common neurological conditions

Rush News Article
Brain Health & Conditions

New Gene Discovered Associated With Tau Pathology

Tau pathology is one of the defining features of Alzheimer disease

Patient Stories

Vince's Story

For years, Vince Podner struggled with a rare condition called hyperkalemic periodic paralysis

Rush News Article
Brain Health & Conditions

Rush University Medical Center Named Center of Excellence by Parkinson's Foundation

The designation builds upon Rush’s history and recognition as a Parkinson's Foundation Research Center

Brain Health & Conditions

Parkinson's Disease Research at Rush

Christopher Goetz, Jeffrey Kordower, Jennifer Goldman and Deborah Hall discuss their Parkinson's disease research at Rush

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Brain Health & Conditions

Abnormal Protein May Contribute to Alzheimer’s

This finding could help researchers to understand the cause of memory loss

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Alzheimer’s Disease

10 Early Signs of Alzheimer's

Why it's important to look beyond memory loss, and what to watch for

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Alzheimer’s Disease

Talking About Memory Loss

A geriatrician offers advice to help guide this difficult but important conversation