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MS in Latinos
Brain Health & Conditions

MS Is Different, and Often Worse, For Latinos

Latinos tend to have more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from multiple sclerosis than Caucasians

Brain Tumor Facts
Brain Health & Conditions

5 Facts You May Not Know About Brain Tumors

Warning signs, and why doctors are more optimistic than ever about brain tumor care

Vincent Traynelis, MD
Brain Health & Conditions

Cutting Edge, Multidisciplinary Neurosurgical Care at Rush With Vincent Traynelis, MD

Vincent Traynelis, MD, is the interim chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Rush University Medical Center. He is also the vice chair of academic affairs and the director of the Spine and...

Dr. Bennett and Dr. Wang
Brain Health & Conditions

$10 Million Gift to Advance Precision Medicine in Alzheimer’s

The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation’s transformational gift to the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center will enable researchers to explore new frontiers in brain health

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Brain Health & Conditions

Early Signs of Multiple Sclerosis

An expert explains which symptoms to watch for and the benefits of early treatment

Acoustic neuroma diagnosis
Ear, Nose & Throat

Making Informed Decisions About Acoustic Neuroma Treatment

These benign tumors, also called vestibular schwannomas, can cause hearing loss, balance issues and more

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Food & Nutrition

MIND Diet Ranked No. 1 for Brain Health

U.S. News rates eating plan developed at Rush among the top overall and in nine categories

Women and Stroke
Brain Health & Conditions

Women and Stroke: Symptoms, Causes and Risks

Women often experience strokes differently than men — and age, race and ethnicity can affect their risks

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Brain Health & Conditions

The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in Managing Multiple Sclerosis

Changes in diet, exercise and daily routines can help slow or stop progression of MS and prevent disability

Rebecca O’Dwyer, MD
Brain Health & Conditions

Navigating the Challenges in Treating Older Adults With Epilepsy with Rebecca O’Dwyer, MD

Rebecca O’Dwyer, MD, is a neurologist and epileptologist in the Rush Epilepsy Center and is the director of the Epilepsy Clinic for Older Adults at Rush. Her clinical expertise is in epilepsy ...