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Insight Neurosurgery – Have you been feeling a lack of mental clarity and focus lately? If so, you could be experiencing brain fog, a term used to describe a range of symptoms that affect a person’s ability to think clearly. Brain fog itself is not a medical...

Insight Neurosurgery – Every minute, about four people in the United States will experience a concussion, which is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when excessive force jolts the brain, causing it to hit the skull. Car accidents, falls, and sports...

Insight Neurosurgery – Surgery is an intimidating thought for everyone, but it can be especially stressful for people preparing for neurosurgery. Whether it’s a minimally invasive procedure or something more extensive, leaving your trust and life in the hands of a...

Insight Neurosurgery – Summer is finally here, which means millions of people will be visiting pools, lakes, and other bodies of water to cool off, exercise, or spend time in the sun with family and friends. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Insight Neurosurgery – With people looking for cheaper, less harmful alternatives to traditional cigarettes and new ways to stop smoking, the popularity of e-cigarettes (or vaping) has been surging in the last few years. According to recent data from the Centers for...

Insight Neurosurgery – March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, an annual time dedicated to educating the community about brain and head injuries, sharing prevention tips, and raising awareness on why you should see a doctor if an injury has occurred. Brain injuries are...

February is National Heart Month, an annual reminder for all Americans to think about and take care of their heart health. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States and can contribute to a wide range of conditions, including heart failure, heart...

Insight Neurosurgery –From Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease to strokes and chronic nerve pain, millions of Americans are affected by a neurological condition each year, making this one of the leading causes of disability and death nationwide. If you or a loved one...

Insight Functional Neurology – Are you experiencing recurring migraines or headaches? Have you wondered why you are feeling dizzy or off balance lately? Is pain or numbness affecting your daily activities and quality of life? If so, you may benefit from functional...

The winter months bring joy, snow, and many seasonal activities for millions of people living in the northern regions of the United States. Unfortunately, cold temperatures and unpredictable weather also brings a unique set of challenges, including an increased risk...

Insight Neurosurgery – Have you ever had the feeling that you and your surroundings are moving but there is no actual movement? If so, you have probably experienced a common condition called vertigo. Vertigo is a form of dizziness that affects approximately 15 to 20...

Managing Chronic Pain from Tarlov Cysts on The Spine Insight Neurosurgery – As many as nine percent of Americans are affected by Tarlov cysts, sac-like structures that often form along weakened areas of the spinal nerve roots in the lower spine. Most people diagnosed...

Insight Neurosurgery – Tarlov cysts, also known as perineural sacral cysts, are fluid-filled sacs that commonly impact nerve roots at the lower part of the spine in the sacral region. Unlike other conditions, such as spinal lesions, Tarlov cysts contain spinal nerve...

Insight Neurosurgery – Each year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. With an estimated one in four adults over the age of 25 likely to have one in their lifetime, stroke has now reached epidemic proportions. Although strokes are commonly...

Insight Neurosurgery – Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which is responsible for carrying sensations from the face to the brain. This chronic, debilitating condition ranges in severity but is often described as a piercing...

Insight Neurosurgery – Warm weather, long days, bonfires, and the beach are just a few of the many reasons we love summer in the Great Lakes region. But one of the best parts of the season has to be the abundance of fresh, healthy foods that are available this time of...

Insight Neurosurgery – When you stand up after sitting for an extended period or go for a walk, do you feel pain in your back, shoulders, arms, or legs? If so, you may be experiencing a problem with your spine called spinal stenosis. This condition, which currently...

By: Dr. Ahmad Elakil Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago – Whether it’s a blow to the head or a sudden jolt, a concussion is a serious injury that can happen in an instant. And unlike other injuries, it can be difficult to know if you have a concussion since...

By: Dr. Ahmad Elakil Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago – Each year, millions of people in the United States visit the emergency room to receive treatment for brain concussions. Although most people who experience a concussion recover fully with few...

By: Dr. Ahmad Elakil Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago – Herniated discs are one of the leading causes of neck, arm, back, and leg pain, impacting millions of people each year. In my previous blogs, I reviewed the common symptoms of disc herniation and how...

By: Dr. Ahmad Elakil Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago – If you consult a professional for any of the symptoms mentioned in our last blog, a doctor is likely to suspect a case of disc herniation. However, a detailed neurological exam is required to...

By: Dr. Ahmad Elakil Insight Hospital and Medical Center Chicago – Disc herniation, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, is one of the most common causes of back, neck, and leg pain. But did you know that this is a serious injury that can compromise mobility,...

By: Dr. Ahmad Elakil When there is a possibility that you may have a brain tumor, our multi-disciplinary team of specialists at Insight will work closely with you to assess symptoms, develop an accurate diagnosis, and design a treatment plan to meet your needs. As we...

By: Dr. Ahmad Elakil The brain is a critical part of the human body, controlling everything from how we think and move to our touch, vision, and breathing. It can be thought of as the body’s computer system, managing a vast range of functions essential to life that we...

Written By Mustafa Syed | Edited By: Mel Quist Have you been experiencing long-term lower back/buttocks pain with weight-related leg buckling? Has this pain persisted even after physical therapy, medication, and injection therapy? If non-surgical treatment options...

Written By Mustafa Syed | Edited By: Mel Quist Are you having sudden severe headaches accompanied by blurry vision? This could be due to increased brain pressure caused by a range of factors, including hydrocephalus, head injury, brain aneurysm, stroke, drug use, and...

Please join us on Thursday, June 17 at 4:00 PM for this month’s Grand Rounds Video Lecture Series, where we are honored to have Dr. Roy Torcuator speak on the topic of “Maximizing Neurosurgical Involvement in the Management of Brain and Spine Tumors”. Dr. Torcuator is...

May 10, 2019 Molecular markers: Fingerprinting brain tumors By ROY ALLAN DOMINIQUE G. TORCUATOR, MD Dr. ROY ALLAN DOMINIQUE G. TORCUATOR is a neurosurgeon at INSIGHT. He earned his degree in medicine from the University of the East - Most Filipinos believe that having...

Please join us for this month's Grand Rounds Video Lecture Series, where we are honored to Dr. Cameron McDougall speak on the topic of "Ischemic stroke for the Neurosurgeon". Dr. McDougall is one of the newest additions to our Neurosurgery department. Dr. Cameron M....

Please join us for this month's Grand Rounds Video Lecture Series, where we are honored to Dr. Ali Al-Ramadan MD teach us about "Acute and Post-Acute Neurological Complications of COVID-19". Dr. Ali Al-Ramadan is a research scholar at the University of Michigan- Flint...