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Aphasia
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Understanding Bruce Willis' Aphasia Diagnosis

A Rush speech therapist clears up some misconceptions about aphasia

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Older Adults on Statins May Have Lower Risk of Parkinsonism

Study by RUSH researchers could be 'good news' for people with movement disorder

ALS and stethoscope
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Why the ACT for ALS Matters

New law will increase funding for ALS research and access to promising treatments

COVID Alzheimer's research
COVID-19

Could COVID-19 Raise Risk for Dementia?

Rush researchers seeking answer in NIH-funded study

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Spine & Back

O'Toole Named Co-Director of Rush Neurosciences

John O’Toole, MD, MS, will serve as surgical director for the service line

Brain Health & Conditions

Attitude is Everything: Sherry Koppel's Giving Campaign

Join Sherry Koppel in supporting the Parkinson’s disease research program at º£½ÇÔ­´´.

R. Webster Crowley using robotic technology
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Rush Use of Robotic Technology Earns National Spotlight

Scripps News report showcases robotic system for neurovascular care

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

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

Parkinson's
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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
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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