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Brain inflammation can stem from various causes, but many are treatable with the right care. Learn about five manageable causes of brain inflammation and how they’re addressed to protect your health and well-being.

Parkinson’s disease is a severe neurological movement disorder that compromises your ability to perform even basic tasks. Clinical research is vital to treating this illness, so if you want to help with it, what can you do?

Struggling with migraine headaches is a reality for millions of people, and not everyone responds to the same treatments as well as others. Infusion therapy offers a solution that may get you the relief you need.

There are many types of arthritis that attack joints, but not all of them develop for the same reasons, or present with the same signs. Read on to find out more about the unique signs of psoriatic arthritis and its effect on your body.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of many important ways to get a look at what’s going on in your body. But because of how it’s performed, it can be difficult on people that have issues with enclosed spaces. What can you do?

Our bones form the literal framework of our bodies, and protecting them becomes a challenge as we get older and try to stay active. Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, and you should find out if you’re at risk of it.

Sleep is essential to restoring your body and mind, but there are several disorders that can keep you from getting quality rest. An electroencephalogram (EEG) can be helpful in diagnosing sleeping problems to find treatment.

Knowledge and comprehension are essential to everything we do, and issues that affect it can make even basic mental functions harder. A neuropsychological evaluation can help reveal a lot about how well your mind works.

Your nervous system makes up your body’s communication network, and conditions that affect it can limit basic functions or become life-threatening. Read on to find out how an EMG can help to diagnose these issues.

Diagnostic medicine is vital to confirming conditions and often how far along an illness is to help in treating it. Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, is a valuable tool in diagnostic imaging, and if you’re getting one here’s what to expect.

Your immune system is a line of defense against bacteria, viruses, and other threats, but abnormalities in it can lead to a range of conditions, including lupus. Infusion therapy can help with the effects of lupus, read on to find out how.

Your brain is the center of your nervous system, and disorders that affect it are not always as obvious as many other conditions. An electroencephalogram (EEG) can help with diagnosing various brain disorders.

Cognition is at the very heart of how we process information through thinking, and dementia affects those very cognitive functions. Here’s what you can do to avoid dealing with its effects for as long as possible.

Your nervous system is a complex web that provides a multitude of necessary functions in your body, so dealing with illnesses like neuropathy should be managed as soon as symptoms show. Read on to find out more.

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition that affects millions in the U.S., but is not entirely understood. It features a number of seemingly unrelated symptoms, and can be difficult to treat. But what causes it?

Herniated spinal discs are a leading cause of chronic lower back pain and limited mobility. Learning which factors increase your chances of developing this common problem is the first step toward managing your risk and protecting your health.

This is a prestigious recognition; the National MS Society awards this title to just a handful of healthcare providers each year. Riverhills Neuroscience, a leading provider of care for people living with multiple sclerosis in the Cincinnati,...

The Philanthropic Partner in Care Award honors leaders in the MS movement that are going above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of people with multiple sclerosis.

MS (Multiple Sclerosis) Awareness Month takes place every March to raise awareness about MS. Throughout the month of March, organizations and advocacy groups will host educational events and activities to bring attention to this condition.

June is National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month (#MHAM), and the headache, migraine and cluster communities are working together to gain awareness and recognition of headache disorder as a legitimate neurobiological disease, to encourage...

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting over 10 million individuals worldwide. PD becomes more prevalent as we age with men being 1.5 to 2 times more likely to be diagnosed.

On March 31st, neurologist Marsha Smith, MD participated in an online discussion of treatment for essential tremor.

Sleep is an important part of daily life. It is not only the total amount of sleep, but also the quality of sleep. Multiple issues can affect your sleep.

From the Desk of Jessica MacDonald, PsyD, ABPP Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia, with an estimated 5 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States.

World Arthritis Day was on October 12th, it’s a global initiative to raise awareness of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. There are more than 100 types of arthritis that affect men, women and children.

What’s keeping you up at night? About 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep or wakefulness disorders. Getting the right amount of uninterrupted sleep is important to your overall health.

At Riverhills Neuroscience we are committed to providing you with the quality and compassionate care you have come to expect.

Sonal Bhalla MD, is a board certified in both Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, and currently practice at Riverhills Neuroscience in Cincinnati.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Janalee Krick Rissover, is certified to recommend medical marijuana for qualifying medical conditions.

Neurologist Dr. James Anthony died on Wednesday, May 15. He is an Emeritus member of the Mercy Anderson medical staff and retired in August 2014.

Excellent news! The MRI Diagnostic Division at Riverhills Neuroscience has received continued accreditation from the American College of Radiology Accreditation Program for another 3 years!!

What is Rheumatology? Rheumatologist specialize in the musculoskeletal disease and autoimmune conditions commonly referred to as rheumatic diseases.

Riverhills lost a valued member of its community. Marvin H. Rorick, III, MD, a neurologist with the practice since 1988, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at age 66.

We are actively recruiting patients for the following studies: NOVARTIS – PASSAGE (60 month) observational program for naïve or previous DMT patients who will start on Fingolimod or started another DMT within 6 month prior to study entry.

The specially trained physicians at Riverhills Neuroscience offer comprehensive diagnosis and state-of-the-art spine treatment.

Why do we ask you to keep an up to date list of your medications? Because you are the one source of the most accurate information. At your office visit, you and your practitioner may have to collaborate in complex treatment decisions.

PD is complex, but it can be understood and its can be managed. If this is a new diagnosis for you, or of you have had it a while and want to know more about it, here are some web sites that should be able to help.

Riverhills Neuroscience is pleased to announce the addition of Mary Pat Bartoszek, RN, MSN, CNP to the Neurology Division.

Congratulations to Riverhills TEAM DOPA for raising over $800 for Parkinsons Support and Wellness. The annual Steady Strides 5k event was held at the Lindner Tennis center in Mason on Saturday June 3rd.

Riverhills Neuroscience, a 22 physician, multi-specialty neuroscience group, has consolidated their clinical and corporate headquarters to a new facility at Linden Pointe in Norwood – creating a larger, more modern campus for comprehensive neuroscience...

We are delighted welcome neurologist David A. Schmerler, DO, to Riverhills Norwood location at Linden Pointe.

Riverhills Neuroscience Montgomery Office has moved to new offices at Linden Pointe in Norwood (4805 Montgomery Road). Linden Pointe is conveniently located for easy access from all Greater Cincinnati locations, and offers plenty of free, secure parking.

We are pleased to welcome Todd A. Hayes, DO.

Riverhills Neuroscience Montgomery neurology offices (now at 10550 Montgomery Road) will move to our new location in Norwood at Linden Pointe (4805 Montgomery Road).

The Riverhills Neuroscience office in Mt. Auburn has relocated to Linden Pointe in Norwood. Located on Montgomery Road, just off the Norwood Lateral, this new central location is easily accessed from any part of Cincinnati.

P. Scott Becker, MD, will join Riverhills Neuroscience October 1, 2015. Located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, Dr. Becker has collaborated with colleagues at Riverhills for many years.

A chance to fall is a chance to break. As you get older, and particularly if you have any number of chronic (neurological) illnesses, you lose some ability to recover from that unexpected obstacle or to navigate that uneven ground.

Overexposure to hot weather can put your body at risk. Here are a few important safety pointers: Keep your loved ones and yourself hydrated with water; do not wait until you are thirsty to get a drink. Make it a habit to keep water with you at all times.

May is Fibromyalgia awareness month, when people worldwide strive to spread awareness for fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions.

Riverhills Neuroscience recently received the following letter of gratitude from one of our patients. It serves to remind us of the tremendous gift we have to help improve the quality of life for patients each day.

Dr. Blake Smith has joined Riverhills Neuroscience after recently completing a fellowship in Vascular Neurology at the University of Cincinnati.

Over 400 supporters are expected at this year’s Distance of Dytsonia Zoo Walk on Saturday September 13, 2014. Organizer Melissa Phelps planned the walk in honor of her two young daughters, both of whom suffer from generalized dystonia,...

For those with Fibromyalgia, it is with them every waking moment. They think about fibromyalgia as they get up in the morning, as they prepare meals, and as they function throughout the day.

The annual Cincinnati “Walk MS”– a key fundraising and awareness event for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society – is Saturday, April 26, 2014.

Riverhills Neuroscience is proud to report that 13 of its physicians were named to Cincinnati Magazine’s Top Doctors list for 2014.

2 Montgomery doctors combine unique specialties to treat tumor patients. In the heart of Montgomery, you’ll find two accomplished physicians practicing their specialties.

Riverhills Neuroscience, which operates one of the largest Neurology Infusion centers in Ohio, is now expanding its services to the Montgomery and Crestview Hills locations.

Dr. Colin Zadikoff, Neurologist with Riverhills Neuroscience, recently discussed advancements in Multiple Sclerosis treatment with Liz Bonis of Channel 12.

When I first see a patient, I ask the “chief complaint”. Doctors are taught to respond to disease. Our approach to stroke is the same.

Thousands gathered on Cincinnati’s riverfront for the 2013 Walk MS, organized by the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National MS Society. MS, or Multiple Sclerosis, is a disease affecting the nervous system and affects over 2 million people worldwide.

Riverhills Neuroscience is proud to report that 12 of its physicians were named to Cincinnati Magazine’s Top Doctors list for 2013.

Riverhills Neuroscience conducts MS treatment research to help expand and improve care options available to patients. By volunteering to participate in a study, you can further medical knowledge and potentially help others.