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Debunking 5 Common Myths About Back Pain

Debunking 5 Common Myths About Back Pain

Insight Pain Management – One of the most common types of pain in the United States is back pain. Almost 65 million Americans report experiencing back pain each year and it is currently the leading cause of disability. Despite it being one of the most common health...

5 Warning Signs You Might Have a Brain Tumor

5 Warning Signs You Might Have a Brain Tumor

Insight Neurology – Being well-informed and vigilant about health symptoms can be life-saving – especially when it comes to brain tumors. Although brain tumors are relatively rare, with fewer than 100,000 people in the United States diagnosed with brain tumors each...

The Surprising Brain Perks of Yoga

The Surprising Brain Perks of Yoga

Insight Neurosurgery – When we think about yoga, flexibility, emotional balance, and holistic wellness are probably some of the first things that come to mind. But did you know that yoga is particularly beneficial for brain health? From its origins tracing back to...

10 Signs & Symptoms of Chiari Malformation

10 Signs & Symptoms of Chiari Malformation

Insight Neurosurgery – Chiari malformation (CM) is a condition where the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance, descends into the spinal canal. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, including headaches, neck pain, and coordination issues. About one...

4 Common MRI Misconceptions Explained

4 Common MRI Misconceptions Explained

Insight Imaging – Each year more than 30 million Americans undergo magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams, making this one of the most common techniques used to help doctors view detailed images of the internal structures of the body. MRI is a valuable tool for...

8 Signs Your Child Should See a Speech-Language Pathologist

8 Signs Your Child Should See a Speech-Language Pathologist

Insight Comprehensive Therapy – May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, an annual time established by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) in 1927 to raise awareness about communication disorders and treatment options that are available to improve...

Brain Damage Symptoms In Adults 2023

Brain Damage Symptoms In Adults 2023

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...

Coping Strategies For Substance Abuse

Coping Strategies For Substance Abuse

Insight Behavioral Health – Are you struggling with addiction to alcohol, drugs, or other substances? If so, you are not alone. According to the latest data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 46.3 million people age 12 or older in the U.S. (16.5...

Neurology vs Neurosurgery | Do I Need In 2023

Neurology vs Neurosurgery | Do I Need In 2023

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...

How Effective is Functional Neurology?

How Effective is Functional Neurology?

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...

5 Helpful Tips to Prepare for an MRI Scan

5 Helpful Tips to Prepare for an MRI Scan

An MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a medical procedure that provides doctors with detailed internal images of the body. This technology is often used to detect tumors, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and a wide range of injuries and conditions. Although an...

Are Urgent Care Centers Open During the Holidays

Are Urgent Care Centers Open During the Holidays

Insight Urgent Care – With travelers visiting family and going on vacation, shoppers heading to stores looking for last-minute gifts, and an abundance of food and parties, the holidays are one of the busiest times of the year for most people. Yet as you spend time...

5 Surprising Benefits of PRP Therapy

5 Surprising Benefits of PRP Therapy

Insight Pain Management – When it comes to treating pain, we’re all familiar with medications, surgeries, or non-invasive techniques like chiropractic care and physical therapy. But a new technique called platelet-rich plasma injections (or PRP therapy) is becoming an...

What are Tarlov Cysts and How are They Treated?

What are Tarlov Cysts and How are They Treated?

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...

8 Reasons You Should Get a Flu Shot This Season

8 Reasons You Should Get a Flu Shot This Season

Insight Chicago – With flu season just around the corner and the battle against COVID-19 still a top priority, September and October is the perfect time to get your annual flu vaccine. Unlike a common cold or other viral illness, influenza is a serious respiratory...

Six Ways to Make Men’s Health a Priority Year-Round

Six Ways to Make Men’s Health a Priority Year-Round

Insight Hospital & Medical Center Chicago – We’ve all heard the statistics that women are more likely to live longer than men. From heart disease and cancer to diabetes and mental health, men die an average of five years sooner than women according to research...

Insight Hospital Emergency

Insight Hospital Emergency

INSIGHT HOSPITAL GRANTED COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT DESIGNATION Former Mercy Hospital Welcomes Return of Ambulances, Relieving Overcrowded Conditions at Other Area Hospital Emergency Rooms on Chicago’s Southside CHICAGO, IL – After nearly a year without...

Molecular markers: Fingerprinting brain tumors

Molecular markers: Fingerprinting brain tumors

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...

Upcoming Lecture On April 22nd

Upcoming Lecture On April 22nd

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...

INSIGHT- Chicago Featured in Block Club Chicago

INSIGHT- Chicago Featured in Block Club Chicago

New Mercy Hospital Owners Face ‘Deplorable’ Conditions And Mounting Debt. Can They Revive A Bronzeville Institution? Insight Chicago's deal to buy Mercy Hospital was finalized last month. Now, the new owners are working to rejuvenate a 169-year-old hospital that...

Upcoming Lecture On March 18th

Upcoming Lecture On March 18th

Insight is excited to announce this month's Grand Rounds Lecture Series. Eventually, we hope to be able to host you on-site as we have in the past but, for now, we will be presenting via Zoom. The presentation for March will be held Thursday, March 18th at 4:00 PM...

Upcoming Lecture On February 18th

Upcoming Lecture On February 18th

Insight is excited to announce this month's Grand Rounds Lecture Series. Eventually, we hope to be able to host you on-site as we have in the past but, for now, we will be presenting via Zoom. The presentation for January will be held Thursday, February 18th at 12:00...

Upcoming Lecture On January 21st

Upcoming Lecture On January 21st

Insight is excited to announce this month's Grand Rounds Lecture Series. Eventually, we hope to be able to host you on-site as we have in the past but, for now, we will be presenting via Zoom. The presentation for January will be held Thursday, January 21st at 8:30 am...

Upcoming Lecture On December 17th

Upcoming Lecture On December 17th

Insight is excited to announce this months Grand Rounds Lecture Series. Eventually we hope to be able to host you on site as we have in the past but, for now we will be presenting via Zoom. The presentation for December will be held Thursday December 17th at 8:30am...

Upcoming Lecture On November 19th

Upcoming Lecture On November 19th

Insight is excited to announce the return of the Grand Rounds lecture series. Eventually we hope to be able to have you on site as we have in the past but, for now we will be presenting via Zoom. The presentation for October will be held Thursday November 19th at...

Upcoming Lecture On October 15th

Upcoming Lecture On October 15th

Insight is excited to announce the return of the Grand Rounds lecture series. Eventually we hope to be able to have you on site as we have in the past but, for now we will be presenting via Zoom. The presentation for October will be held Thursday October 15th at...

Sylvester Broome Center Serves Flint Youth

Sylvester Broome Center Serves Flint Youth

When neurosurgeon Jawad Shah talks about giving back to the community of Flint, Exhibit A is the Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village, as stated in a post on Crain’s Detroit Business. Dr. Shah bought the 63,000-square-foot Broome building in 2015 for $1. He said...

What are the Differences Between MRI and CT Scans?

What are the Differences Between MRI and CT Scans?

If you’ve been told you need MRI or CT scans, you may have a few questions. While traditional X-rays are still used for imaging in some cases, today’s technology allows for more detailed visuals of the inside of a patient’s body. Common imaging techniques include...

Dr. Jawad Shah: The Vision Behind Insight

Dr. Jawad Shah: The Vision Behind Insight

Insight is not only a name. Insight is about having the intrinsic drive and perceptiveness required to drive the future of the neuroscience industry forward. It’s also what’s required to truly give one’s best when it comes to compassionate patient care. No one...