Elmhurst Memorial Medical Group
Elmhurst, IL:
Understanding Shingles: What you need to know about this common neurological disorder
Understanding Shingles: What you need to know about this common neurological disorder. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV) — the same one that causes chicken pox.
Balance Disorders: Learn About Causes and Treatment
Learn about vestibular balance disorders including the symptoms caused by balance disorders, causes, how balance disorders are evaluated, and treatment.
What treatment should be done for Lung Disorder?
Manifestation and Treatment of Lungs Disorder: Atelectasis is the condition where a portion of lung or the whole lung fails to expand. It is the collapse of the affected part of the lung. It may be…
How Are Dry Eyes and Thyroid Disorders Related?
Dry eyes can be related to problems with your thyroid gland. Find out what conditions and why, and what you can do about it.
Preventing and Treating a Common Eye Disorder: A Cataract Primer
Cataracts are a common occurrence in seniors as they age. Learn what they are, how they alter your vision, and how to counteract their effects.
3 Common Eye Disorders You Should Know About
There are many ailments that can affect your vision, sometimes requiring treatment or solutions so that you can continue to lead your life without interruption.
Treatment for common vision disorder does not improve children’s reading skills
NIH-funded study finds therapy for convergence insufficiency is no better at improving reading than placebo.
Is glaucoma a neurological disease?
For years now, there has been considerable evidence indicating that glaucoma should be considered a neurological disease and not an entity isolated to the eyes alone.1 Perhaps the most compelling e
Ophthalmologists on the Frontline of Neurologic Diagnosis?
New retina findings offer insights into brain disease.
How Your Eyes May Be a Marker for Bipolar Disorder
Learn how an examination of your eyes may be a marker for a psychiatric illness like bipolar disorder, and what this means for you and your children.
How cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders
Summary: Cortisol administration after exposure has no beneficial effects for patients suffering from phobias or anxiety disorders. Arachnophobic who received cortisol following exposure were more lik
Man on the Street: What is Astigmatism?
Astigmatism is an eye disorder where the cornea (the clear tissue covering the front of the eye) is abnormally curved, causing your vision to be out of focus...
Hate loud chewers? It's a medical disorder!
Are you someone who goes absolutely bonkers when you hear someone chewing their food loudly? Or does the sound of someone breathing make you want...
How these kids manage life with a rare disorder that means they don't sweat
This family has a rare condition called ectodermal dysplasia, which means their sweat glands don't function properly and they can easily overheat.
Common Causes and Prevention
Learn how to prevent eye injuries during Children's Eye Health and Safety Month.
What You Need to Know about Food Allergies and Eating Disorders
Fad, friend or foe: an overview of diet-related medical conditions and their relationship to eating disorders.
Seasonal affective disorder: Why brown-eyed women are at risk
Two studies shed new light on seasonal affective disorder, concluding that brown-eyed women may be particularly prone to the condition.
Study finds how one inflammatory disorder may trigger another
Does the immune system remember past infections? A new study suggests that mislearned immune memory could explain why some people have multiple inflammatory disorders.
Are These Ocular Symptoms Common or Concerning?
Can you correctly categorize these five common ocular symptoms and determine which might potentially indicate a worrisome pathology?
Is This Finally A Cure For The Common Cold?
