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Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Physicians specializing in the field of neurology are called neurologists and are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with neurological disorders. Most neurologists are trained to treat and diagnose adults. Pediatric neurologists, nearly always a subspecialty of pediatrics, treat neurological disease in children.
Field of work
Neurological disorders are disorders that affect the central nervous system (brain, brainstem and cerebellum), the peripheral nervous system (peripheral nerves - cranial nerves included), or the autonomic nervous system (parts of which are located in both central and peripheral nervous system). Neurologists also diagnose and treat some conditions in the musculoskeletal system.
Major conditions include:
- headache disorders such as migraine, cluster headache and tension headache
- epilepsy and seizure disorders
- neurodegenerative disorders, the most common class being dementias, including Alzheimer's disease
- cerebrovascular disease, such as transient ischemic attacks, and strokes (ischemic or hemorrhagic)
- sleep disorders
- cerebral palsy
- infections of the central nervous system (encephalitis), brain envelopes (meningitis) and peripheral nerves (neuritis), such as brain abscess, herpetic meningoencephalitis, aspergilloma, cerebral hydatic cyst
- some infections of the peripheral nervous system, such as tetanus and botulism
- neoplasms - tumors of the brain and its envelopes (brain tumors), spinal cord tumors, tumors of the peripheral nerves (neuroma)
- movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, chorea, hemiballismus, tic disorder, and Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
- demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis, and of the peripheral nervous system, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP)
- spinal cord disorders - tumors, infections, trauma, malformations (e.g., myelocele, meningomyelocele, tethered cord)
- disorders of peripheral nerves, muscle (myopathy) and neuromuscular junctions
- traumatic injuries to the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves
- altered mental status, encephalopathy, stupor and coma
Neurological Disorders
Congenital Anomalies :: Neurological Disorders
Pediatric Neurology
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Toxic levels of mercury lead to mercury poisoning which causes neurological & kidney damage, & may also lead 2 psychiatric disorders. SEE?
NubianCzar (Nicolas Patience B.) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:23:38 -0000
Toxic levels of mercury lead to mercury poisoning which causes neurological & kidney damage, & may also lead 2 psychiatric disorders. SEE?
RT @LittleKnuck: I'm REALLY hoping to get to see Temple Grandin speak next month!What an inspiration she is the us with neurological disorders!Beautiful mind
Ha_leary_ous (Erin Leary) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:18:18 -0000
RT @LittleKnuck: I'm REALLY hoping to get to see Temple Grandin speak next month!What an inspiration she is the us with neurological disorders!Beautiful mind
I'm REALLY hoping to get to see Temple Grandin speak next month!What an inspiration she is the us with neurological disorders!Beautiful mind
LittleKnuck (LittleKnuck) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:55:28 -0000
I'm REALLY hoping to get to see Temple Grandin speak next month!What an inspiration she is the us with neurological disorders!Beautiful mind
People who tweet to celebs with advice as if they are great mates have serious neurological disorders #ThoughtOfTheMoment
Cheryl_Renee (Cheryl Renee) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:00:03 -0000
People who tweet to celebs with advice as if they are great mates have serious neurological disorders #ThoughtOfTheMoment
Overview of neurological disorders in the elderly http://t.co/Xa3iaEBc
KPHealth (Health Knowledge) Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:31:00 -0000
Overview of neurological disorders in the elderly http://t.co/Xa3iaEBc
Cell Transplantation for Neurological Disorders: Distinguished medical researchers from around the world review ... http://t.co/fh98YE1X
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Association For Neurologically Impaired Children (AFNIC) - Describes a program for children with neurological disabilities removing triggers that cause frustrations and lead to rages. Services available in Texas, USA.
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Brianna: Canavan Leukodystrophy - Personal page about how this neurological disorder affects children and their families. Provides links to resources and support.
Epilepsy in Children - Explores what epilepsy is, how it is diagnosed and surgical and other treatment options.
Meta Description: [ Physicians, medical students, and patients can get information about the diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases and disorders., Diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases and disorders. University of Chicago Department of Neurology ]
Epilepsy in Young Children - A support platform for parents and other caregivers of children with epilepsy, consisting mostly of stories of individual children.
Meta Description: [ Information to support parents of young children diagnosed with a form of epilepsy ]
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Integrated Neurocare - An independent service for children and young people and their families in Britain and abroad who may have a suspected neurological or neurodevelopmental impairment.
International Foundation for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood - Run by parents of children with AHC. Provides information, support and links regarding this rare neurological disorder.
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L'Oiseau Bleu (The Blue Bird) - Non-profit organisation to fight against Sclerosing Subacute Panencephalitis, a.k.a. Van Bogaert Disease, a progressive neurological disorder caused by the measles virus. Includes information about the disease.
Meta Description: [ Site de LOiseau Bleu, association de lutte contre la panencéphalite subaiguë sclérosante post-rougeole ]
Landau-Kleffner Syndrome - Information sheet compiled by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Meta Description: [ Landau-Kleffner Syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ]
NINDS: Infantile Spasms - Information including description, treatment options, prognosis, research and resource links.
Meta Description: [ Infantile spasms (West Syndrome) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ]
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) - Provides information aimed at health professionals about this disease. Includes definition, classification, epidemiology, clinical features, therapy and research into the congenital condition.
The Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy (ACN) - Dedicated to exploring advanced and alternative treatments for neurological conditions. Home of the Latitudes newsletter. Presently focusing on autism, Tourette syndrome, attention deficit disorder, and learning disabilities.
Meta Description: [ Association for Comprehensive NeuroTherapy (ACN): Complementary and Alternative Treatments for ADHD, Tourette syndrome, Autism, Learning Disabilities, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression; Publication: Latitudes. ]
Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Offers extensive information for parents about the three forms of this disease: type I (Werdnig-Hoffman disease), type II, and type III (Kugelberg-Welander).
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