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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
Neurosurgery
Neurobiology :: Biology
Family Practice Notebook: Neurology - Comprehensive database of neurological disorders.
Meta Description: [ Covers Autonomic, Cerebellum, Chorea, Cranial Nerve, Cognitive, CSF, Demyelinating, Disability, Examination, Headache, Level of Consciousness, Motor, Procedure, Seizure, Sensory, Symptom Evaluation and Tremor. Related chapters from other specialties include Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Ophthalmo... ]
Foundation for Education and Research in Neurological Emergencies - Information about this non-profit organization for improving the care of Emergency Department patients with neurological emergencies. Offers free educational courses and sponsors research for Emergency Physicians.
General Practice Notebook - Neurology - Coverage of this medical specialty.
HowStuffWorks: How Your Brain Works - Many illustrations to explain how this organ really works.
Meta Description: [ Every animal you can think of -- mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians -- all have brains. But the human brain is unique. It gives us the power to think, plan, speak, imagine... Find out all about this amazing organ. ]
Institute for Nerve Medicine - Presenting information on disorders of the cranial, spinal and peripheral nerves. Includes illustrated descriptions of treatment options.
Iowa Neuroradiology Library - Department of Neurology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Radiology teaching file.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - An NIH site with research and clinical information on disorders of the brain and nervous system.
Neuroconsult - Information resource on Clinical Neurology. Covering areas such as alzheimers, epilepsy, migraine, motor neurone, multiple sclerosis, pain, parkinsons, schizophrenia, and stroke.
NeuroExam.com - Interactive online guide to the neurological exam with streaming video demonstrations. [Realplayer]
Meta Description: [ neuroexam.com is an interactive online guide to the neurologic examination, with video demonstrations. It is a companion to 'The NeuroExam Video' and 'Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases', both by Hal Blumenfeld ]
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Neurological Teaching Videos - Digital video of the neurologic exam [Online registration, (free) required] by Wright State University.
Neurology Channel - Resource for Neurology related consumer healthcare.
Meta Description: [ NeurologyChannel is a comprehensive resource for seizures, stroke, coma, Alzheimer's, headaches, migraines, Parkinson's, and other brain and nervous system disorders. Features patient forum and neurologist search. ]
Neurology in Clinical Practice, 3e - An online professional neurology reference.
Neurology Jobs - Physician employment opportunities for all specialties in North America.
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Neurology-Info.net - Information about the nervous system in health and disease. Part of the ALtruis Biomedical Network.
NeurologyLinx - Medical news and information in neurology from medical journals, aimed at physicians.
Meta Description: [ Neurologist keep current with free medical news and daily newsletters. NeurologyLinx and MDLinx aggregates the most current medical journal news and research from premier medical and healthcare journals and news sources. Comprehensive, specialized content updated every day on the web and in email... ]
Neurosciences on the Internet - Searchable index of neurobiology, neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, psychology, and cognitive science resources.
Meta Description: [ Neurosciences on the Internet contains a searchable and browsable index of neuroscience resources available on the World Wide Web and other parts of the Internet. Neurobiology, neurology, neurosurgery, psychiatry, psychology, cognitive science sites and information on human neurological diseases... ]
Oregon Nerve Center - Center for research and care for neurological diseases.
Meta Description: [ The Oregon Nerve Center is a leading center for research in the field of neurology. ]
Neurology Job RSS feeds - All Physician Job RSS feeds: States with Neurology Employment Opportunities
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