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NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore) is a comprehensive, fully integrated, healthcare delivery system that serves the Chicago region. NorthShore has four hospitals in Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park, and Skokie and a multispecialty physician group practices with 75 office locations. Further, NorthShore is the principal teaching affiliate for the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. For more information, visit http://www.northshore.org.


For further information about NorthShore service lines, be sure to visit:


NorthShore University HealthSystem Cardiology
http://www.northshore.org/cardiovascular-care/


NorthShore University HealthSystem Neurological Institute
http://www.northshore.org/neurological-institute/


NorthShore University HealthSystem Women's Services
http://www.northshore.org/womens-health/


NorthShore University HealthSystem Kellogg Cancer Center
http://www.northshore.org/kellogg-cancer-center/



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  • Irene Semenov
    Irene Semenov of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What causes epilepsy (seizure disorder)?

    Seizure disorder, or epilepsy, may be due to a variety of underlying conditions including history of brain infection, tumor, aneurysm, history of prior stroke, prenatal brain injury, history of brain trauma and genetic causes. Seizures result from an abnormal electrical discharge of the

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  • Angela Mark, MD
    Angela Mark, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What causes seizures?

    From a simple pathophysiologic perspective, seizures are caused by abnormal, synchronous, rhythmic electrical activity in the brain. Some seizures are called provoked seizures where one can identify a cause. Some of these causes include:

    • metabolic abnormalities like low glucose, sodium, calcium
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  • Ross Levy
    Ross Levy of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    Who is most at risk for skin cancer?
    There are genetic factors at play with skin cancer, and there have even been a number of genes that have been identified. Much work is being done to determine the role of testing for these genes; however, at the current time, we still have a way to go with respect to being able to test...  Full Post
  • Ross Levy
    Ross Levy of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What are the symptoms of skin cancer?
    Skin cancer will often present as a spot on your skin that is changing in some way. It may be getting darker if it is a mole (brown spot), or it may be a sore that just hasn't ever healed. For moles, itching or bleeding can sometimes be a sign of skin cancer. A helpful algorithm is the...  Full Post
  • Leslie Mendoza-Temple
    Leslie Mendoza-Temple of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What are the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency?
    If you don't get enough sunlight, you will be vitamin D-deficient. You should have your blood levels checked by your physician. Anyone who lives north of Atlanta, Georgia, suffers the highest risk of vitamin D deficiency.  Full Post
  • Sara Wiemer
    Sara Wiemer of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What treatments are recommended for autism?
    Most people agree that therapies for autism require a "team" approach: a pediatrician for general health concerns and a “home base,” a developmental pediatrician or neuropsychologist who specializes in autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), various therapists (occupational, speech, physical,...  Full Post
  • John Linn
    John Linn of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What is stomach stapling?

    "Stomach stapling" usually refers to a bariatric or weight loss operation. These operations are performed for the treatment of morbid obesity for patients who have severe medical problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and arthritis.

    The most common operation in this category

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  • John Linn
    John Linn of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What is a paraesophageal hernia?

    A paraesophageal hernia is also known as a hiatal hernia, where a portion of the stomach slides through the diaphragm and into the chest. This may cause symptoms of pain, heartburn, reflux, and difficulty swallowing food. Sometimes it causes food or even liquids to become "stuck" as they go down

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  • John Linn
    John Linn of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How is appendicitis treated?

    Acute appendicitis is usually treated with appendectomy. In some circumstances, the appendix has perforated with a walled-off infection adjacent to it, and surgery may not be necessary. Most operations for acute appendicitis can be accomplished laparoscopically, and patients usually are discharged

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  • Manvi P. Maker
    Manvi P. Maker of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How is macular degeneration diagnosed?

    Macular degeneration diagnosis is primarily based on your clinical eye exam. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Manvi Maker about how macular degeneration is diagnosed.

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  • Manoj Mehta
    Manoj Mehta of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What is a CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy)?
    A traditional colonoscopy has the ability to not just identify polyps, but remove them, so a traditional colonoscopy and virtual colonoscopy are not really equivalent. A virtual colonoscopy is more like a barium enema or a high-tech lower GI x-ray. Because of the limitations with a virtual...  Full Post
  • Eli Ehrenpreis
    Eli Ehrenpreis of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What are the symptoms of acid reflux?
    There are symptoms of reflux that can occur outside of the esophagus. These include cough, sore throat, and possibly even asthma. If these types of symptoms are occurring in conjunction with esophageal-related symptoms such as heartburn, it is possible that they are being aggravated by...  Full Post
  • Manvi P. Maker
    Manvi P. Maker of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What is a cataract?

    A cataract is a cloudy structure that forms in the lens of the eye. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Manvi Maker about cataracts.

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  • Marian S. Macsai, MD
    Marian S. Macsai, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How are dry eyes treated?
    There are many different kinds of dry eyes, and many different treatments are available. Some people have dry eyes from systemic diseases or medicines. Others have dry eyes related to their age. And many times, we do not know the cause. Treatments include artificial tears, prescription...  Full Post
  • Scott Weissman
    Scott Weissman of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What does genetic testing for breast cancer risk involve?

    Technically, genetic testing for breast cancer just involves giving either a blood or saliva sample. The sample is then sent to a genetic testing laboratory where they read the genetic code of which ever gene you are being evaluated for. Genetic testing generally takes 2-3 weeks to get the results

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