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How New Alzheimer’s Infusion Therapy is Transforming Cognitive Care Mar 29th, 2025

How New Alzheimer’s Infusion Therapy is Transforming Cognitive Care A Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Treatment Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of individuals and their families, progressively impairing memory and cognitive function. At Chicago Neurological Services, we are at the forefront of innovative treatments, offering cutting-edge infusion therapy that is reshaping the landscape...

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Game Changer for Brain Recovery Mar 25th, 2025

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Game Changer for Brain Recovery When it comes to brain injury recovery, cutting-edge treatments are constantly evolving to enhance patient outcomes. One such innovative approach is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), a powerful treatment that is proving to be a game changer for neurological rehabilitation. At Lakeshore...

Hope for Patients Struggling with MS at Chicago Neurological Services Mar 22nd, 2025

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that affects the central nervous system, causing damage to nerve fibers and the protective covering (myelin). As the immune system attacks this myelin, it leads to inflammation, which can cause a range of symptoms, including fatigue, mobility issues, and cognitive impairment. While there...

What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and How Does It Treat Depression? Mar 18th, 2025

Discover Effective Depression Treatment at Chicago Neurological Services Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an innovative, non-invasive therapy used to treat depression, especially for individuals who have not responded to traditional treatments like medications or therapy. At Chicago Neurological Services, we are proud to offer FDA-approved TMS treatments in our Chicago...

The Future of Brain Recovery: How Neuroplasticity is Changing the Game Mar 17th, 2025

At Chicago Neurological Services, we are passionate about the power of brain recovery and the incredible potential of neuroplasticity in transforming the lives of those who suffer from neurological disorders, brain injuries, and cognitive decline. In recent years, neuroplasticity has emerged as a groundbreaking concept in the field of neuroscience,...

5 Ways to Keep Your Memory Sharp After 50 Jan 8th, 2024

If you’ve witnessed a loved one struggle with cognitive decline, a common issue with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, you might wonder what you can do to keep your memory sharp and prevent these issues from affecting you.  Here, Lenny Cohen, MD, and our Chicago Neurological Services team share five tips...

When to Consider Botox® for Your Migraines Dec 4th, 2023

Migraines are a type of headache condition that causes severe and often debilitating pain. Unlike a tension headache, migraines can last for days 一 anywhere from four to 72 hours. In addition to intense head pain and throbbing, migraines can also cause nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sounds....

Your New Treatment Options for Alzheimer's Dementia Nov 10th, 2023

Dementia is an umbrella term that refers to memory loss and other cognitive issues, and Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. As many as 80% of dementia cases are Alzheimer’s.  Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease that worsens over time. While early-stage Alzheimer’s may cause mild memory loss,...

Why Women Are More Prone to Fibromyalgia Oct 9th, 2023

Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and tenderness in specific body areas, is often accompanied by sleep disturbances, cognitive difficulties, and other somatic symptoms and affects 4 million Americans. Interestingly, the majority of these are women. According to a 2023 study, between 80 and 96% of fibromyalgia diagnoses...

Why Seeking Treatment for Neuropathy Is Important Sep 19th, 2023

Neuropathy is an umbrella term that refers to nerve damage. Neuropathy can affect different nerve fibers including large myelinated or small unmyelinated fibers. In some cases, it can affect your autonomic nervous system, it can bring about a range of uncomfortable symptoms that interfere with your daily life.  From tingling...

Spotting the Symptoms of a Concussion Aug 25th, 2023

Imagine someone you know gets hit in the head. They seem fine, but something seems off. Could it be a concussion? Recognizing the signs matters, even outside of sports. Thankfully, you're not alone on this journey. With over a decade of experience identifying and treating concussion symptoms, acclaimed neurologist Lenny...

Stroke and Stroke Recovery Mar 28th, 2023

Stroke and Stroke Recovery   Every year, stroke causes around 140,000 deaths in the USA, and the damage to the economy due to stroke, on average, is a whopping $34 billion. The state of Illinois has recorded more than 6,000 annual deaths from strokes consistently in recent years, which is...

Neurological Consequences of COVID19 Mar 2nd, 2022

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused an unprecedented health crisis worldwide. Besides numerous viral symptoms like fatigue, fever, dry cough, and pneumonia among patients, but it has also caused neurological issues among those with acute symptoms. Several clinical studies have discovered that unusual symptoms like brain fog,...

What to know about a migraine headache and how to treat migraines. Dec 20th, 2019

Migraines & Headaches You may have heard someone say, ‘It gives me a migraine’ or ‘Oh! I have a migraine,’ and wondered why they have to name it instead of calling it a headache. In general, migraine is a headache type, but it isn’t like any other headache. Headache is...

What Should I Know About Multiple Sclerosis? Nov 26th, 2019

Multiple Sclerosis   Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neuro-degenerative condition that affects central nervous system affecting brain and spinal cord. It attacks the myelin sheath of neurons, damaging it. This damage interferes with the process of the conduction of signals in the affected nerves, which ultimately results in a deficiency...

How can EMG and NCV tests help you? Sep 18th, 2019

EMG/NCV Testing When your muscles are weak or sore, or when you experience tingling, numbness or any other abnormal sensation there is a strong possibility that there is a problem with your muscles or nerves. If you want to get to the bottom of what’s causing the discomfort, a couple...