Brain & Neuro
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Protect your brain from serious injury
A hit to the head can be painful. It can also be deadly— about 150 Americans die every day from injuries related to what’s called a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is a major cause…
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A Return to Sports and Possible Injuries
Athletic trainers are key in keeping athletes healthy. Students are returning to school, meaning high school athletes across the state are returning to sports. This green light is great news for thousands of…
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Know and Understand Concussion Signs and Symptoms
A slip on the ice. A tackle in football. A car accident. Concussions can occur anytime the head receives a bump, blow or jolt that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and…
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Bringing Next Generation Robotics to the Region
Dr. Juan Jimenez, Neurosurgeon and Medical Director at the Riverside Neurosciences Institute Riverside is committed to providing the best healthcare possible to each and every patient. This commitment means a dedication to technology and…
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ORBEYE: Riverside’s Latest 4-K, 3D Surgical Technology for Spine and Neurosurgery Patients
The drive to improve patient outcomes has led to many innovations, including the ORBEYE. This surgical visualization technology is now being used at Riverside Healthcare. Dr. Juan Jimenez, a neurosurgeon and Medical Director of…
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Innovative Approach to Spine Surgery
For some, back surgery may be an option when conservative treatments have failed and pain remains persistent and…
How in-ambulance care for stroke patients helps us save lives
Neurologist in Kankakee and Watseka, Illinois; Medical Director of Riverside Medical Center’s Primary Stroke Center Time is critical when someone’s had a stroke. Care can’t wait until a patient arrives at our emergency department. Area…
Living longer and getting stronger with acute stroke rehabilitation
Most people who have a stroke live through it. As the National Institutes of Health notes, of the 795,000 people who have a stroke in the United States each year, nearly 83 percent survive.
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How migraine and mini stroke affect stroke risk
Stroke symptoms can be deceivingly similar to symptoms of other neurological conditions. From vision problems and nausea to severe headaches and sound sensitivity, how can you know whether your symptoms are fleeting…
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HEALTHCURRENTS – Stroke: Every Second Counts
For someone suffering a stroke, time is critical. The sooner you are diagnosed, assessed and receive treatment, the…