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Dr. Angela Mark, MD

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Phone: 1-866-730-5757

Dr. Mark is a fellowship-trained Neurophysiologist specializing in electromyography and nerve conduction studies in the search for peripheral nervous system disease. Dr. Mark also sees patients with epilepsy and general neurological disorders.

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  • NorthShore University HealthSystem Neurological Institute

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Neurology:
    Modified Polio Virus May Help Fight Brain Tumors, Study Suggests

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- A modified version of the polio virus might one day help fight brain tumors, preliminary research suggests.

    Scientists at Duke Cancer Institute said the investigational therapy, known as PVSRIPO, uses an engineered form of the virus that is harmless t...Full Article

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    Scientists Can't Replicate Surprising Finding on Alzheimer's Treatment

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Although a study in 2012 suggested a cancer drug could reverse the thinking and memory problems associated with Alzheimer's disease, three groups of researchers now say they have been unable to duplicate those findings.

    The teams said their research co...Full Article

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    Got an Itch? Mouse Study May Help Explain Why

    THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- The sensation of itching is hardwired into the nervous system and can be traced back to a small molecule released in the spinal cord, according to a new study in mice.

    Researchers say this molecule, known as natriuretic polypeptide b (Nppb), triggers ...Full Article

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    Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain

    WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Migraines and depression can each cause a great deal of suffering, but new research indicates the combination of the two may be linked to something else entirely -- a smaller brain.

    Already aware that people with migraines face double the risk of dep...Full Article

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    Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report

    WEDNESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Over the next two decades, the cost of treating strokes in the United States is expected to more than double, topping more than $180 billion a year, according to new research.

    The main factor driving the increase: an aging p...Full Article

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    Cellphone Use May Reveal Your 'Dominant Brain'

    FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.

    The dominant side of your brain is where your speech and language center resides. Ninety-five percent of the human pop...Full Article

  • Angela Mark, MD
    Angela Mark, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What could cause burning and tingling in my feet?
    Burning and tingling in the feet are most frequently due to a peripheral neuropathy. This is a...  Full Post
  • Angela Mark, MD
    Angela Mark, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What causes numbness from my shoulder to my fingertips?
    By far the most common cause for this clinical scenario is a pinched nerve in the neck called...  Full Post
  • Angela Mark, MD
    Angela Mark, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How are chronic headaches treated?
    The treatment from chronic headaches can involve non-pharmacologic measures such as acupuncture...  Full Post
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    Condition Commonly Seen in Aging May Alter Brain Function

    MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- A condition known as leukoaraiosis alters brain function in older people, according to a small new study.

    Contrary to past belief, researchers found this common condition, in which diseased blood vessels lead to small areas of...Full Article

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    Migraines Not Linked to Decline in Thinking Skills

    FRIDAY, Aug. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Although they are common and often debilitating, migraine headaches are not associated with declines in thinking skills, researchers say.

    "Previous studies on migraines and cognitive [brain] decline were small and unable to identify a link between the t...Full Article

  • Angela Mark, MD
    Angela Mark, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    Will I still be able to walk if I develop multiple sclerosis?
    The vast majority of patients with multiple sclerosis retain the ability to walk.  Full Post
  • Angela Mark, MD
    Angela Mark, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How is an essential tremor diagnosed?
    This is diagnosed by a neurologist who will look both look for features in the history and physical that are classic for ET but also exclude other features more suggestive of other processes such as Parkinson's disease or cerebellar tremor. The brain MRI looks normal in patient's with ET. Blood...  Full Post
  • 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
    ...  Full Post