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Dr. Darshan Shah, MD

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Dr. Darshan Shah is a neurologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Shah joins his colleagues in representing the NorthShore Department of Neurology, which consists of over 30 neurologists who subspecialize in diverse clinical disciplines, including epilepsy, headache, movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disease, neuro-oncology, pediatric neurology, and stroke. As part of the NorthShore Neurological Institute (NNI), the Department of Neurology collaborates closely with neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and physiatry to provide an accessible, coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disease. Education: Ross University School of Medicine Residency: University of Chicago Medical Center Fellowship: University of Chicago Medical Center Internship: Illinois Masonic Medical Center Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (ABEM)

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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

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    Darshan Shah, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How is neuropathy diagnosed?
    The diagnosis of neuropathy is considered when a patient presents with numbness, tingling, burning...  Full Post
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    What are the side effects of Topamax?
    Common side effects include numbness and tingling in the hands or feet, slowed reactions,...  Full Post
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    Darshan Shah, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    Is multiple sclerosis (MS) a congenital disease?
    A congenital disease is one which is present at birth (i.e a disease which someone is born...  Full Post
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    Should I see a neurologist for my bulging disc in lower back?
    Yes. The bulging disc puts pressure on the nerve roots which results in low back pain...  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

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    Darshan Shah, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease?
    ALS is a neurodegenerative condition, affecting the motor nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, in which patients develop progressive atrophy and weakness of their limb muscles, difficulty breathing secondary to respiratory muscle weakness, and trouble with chewing and swallowing. The average...  Full Post
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    Darshan Shah, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How can I prevent or delay diabetic neuropathy?
    Diabetic neuropathy can be prevented by long term, aggressive blood sugar control which means ideally your fasting blood sugar should always be 70-110 mg/dL and your hemoglobin A1C (HBA1C) should be less than 6.5% (recommendations are based on the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists). In addition,...  Full Post
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    Darshan Shah, MD of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What causes myasthenia gravis?
    Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune condition in which there is a disruption in the communication between the nerves and muscles. Specifically, a person's immune system forms antibodies, for reasons we don't entirely understand, against the acetycholine receptor. This receptor is vital to communication between the nerve...  Full Post