Brain Health & Conditions

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 Peripheral Nerve Section at Rush.

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

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

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

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

A neurologist talks about treating and recognizing strokes

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

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

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

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 and cognition, as well as epilepsy and seizures in the older adult population.