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Steven Meyers

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Dr. Steven Meyers is a neurologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem (NorthShore), specializing in headache and stroke care. Dr. Meyers 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.

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  • NorthShore University HealthSystem Neurological Institute

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    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

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    Steven Meyers of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How are migraines diagnosed?
    Migraines are diagnosed based upon the description of the attack. The location and character of...  Full Post
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    Steven Meyers of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How is chronic daily headache treated?
    Chronic daily headache is defined as having a headache on 15 days or more per month for at least 3...  Full Post
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    Steven Meyers of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What types of stroke are there?
    There are 2 main types of strokes, ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes happen when blood...  Full Post
  • Steven Meyers
    Steven Meyers of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What types of stroke are there?
    There are 2 main types of strokes, ischemic and hemorrhagic. Ischemic strokes happen when blood...  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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    Steven Meyers of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What are the symptoms of migraine headaches?

    Migraine attacks typically consist of head pain described as throbbing on either side of the head lasting hours to days. Common associated symptoms include nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. 10-15% of people have symptoms such as seeing flashing lights or spots in their vision before

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    Steven Meyers of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    What is the treatment for pseudotumor cerebri?
    In mild cases, no treatment may be necessary. Weight loss and avoiding any medications that may have precipitated the disease may be sufficient. Lumbar puncture to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid can lower the intracranial pressure and sometimes cures the condition. Certain medications can also...  Full Post
  • Steven Meyers
    Steven Meyers of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:
    How can atrial fibrillation cause a stroke?
    Atrial fibrillation is a condition where the heart beats irregularly allowing for clots to form in the upper chamber, the atria. These clots can break loose and travel to the brain causing a stroke. The risk of stroke in atrial fibrillation can be greatly reduced by taking anticoagulants such...  Full Post