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Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Medical professionals (such as Biomedical Doctor and 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 with neurological disorders. Pediatric neurologists, nearly always a subspecialty of pediatrics, treat neurological disease in children. Neurologists may also be involved in clinical research, clinical trials, as well as basic research and translational research.

Field of work Neurological disorders are disorders that affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), the peripheral nervous system (peripheral nerves - cranial nerves included), or the autonomic nervous system.

Major conditions include:

Educational requirements A neurologist's educational background and medical training varies with the country of training. Typically it includes a medical degree, and some years of postgraduate training, between 2-5 years. In the US, neurologists follow the standard pattern with an undergraduate degree, four years of medical school, a one-year internship and three years of specialized training. Many neurologists also have additional training or interest in one area of neurology such as stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular, sleep medicine, pain management, or movement disorders.

Testing examinations During a neurological examination, the neurologist reviews the patient's health history with special attention to the current condition. The patient then takes a neurological exam. Typically, the exam tests vision, strength, coordination, reflexes and sensation. This information helps the neurologist determine if the problem exists in the nervous system and the clinical localization. Localization of the pathology is the key process by which neurologist develop their differential diagnosis. Further tests may be needed to confirm a diagnosis and ultimately guide therapy and appropriate management.

Clinical tasks General caseload Neurologists are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of all the above conditions. When surgical intervention is required, the neurologist may refer the patient to a neurosurgeon, an interventional neuroradiologist, or a neurointerventionalist. In some countries, additional legal responsibilities of a neurologist may include making a finding of brain death when it is suspected that a patient is deceased. Neurologists frequently care for people with hereditary (gene) diseases when the major manifestations are neurological, as is frequently the case. Lumbar punctures are frequently performed by neurologists. Other neurologists may develop an interest in particular subfields, such as dementia, movement disorders, headaches, epilepsy, sleep disorders, chronic pain management, multiple sclerosis or neuromuscular diseases.

Overlapping areas There is some overlap with other specialties, varying from country to country and even within a local geographic area. Acute head injury is most often treated by neurosurgeons, whereas sequela of head trauma may be treated by neurologists or Physical medicine and rehabilitation. Although stroke cases have been traditionally managed by internal medicine or hospitalists, the emergence of vascular neurology and endovascular neurosurgery as disciplines has created a demand for stroke specialists. The establishment of JCAHO stroke centers has increased the role of neurologists in stroke care in many primary as well as tertiary hospitals. Some cases of nervous system infectious diseases are treated by infectious disease specialists. Most cases of headache are diagnosed and treated primarily by general practitioners, at least the less severe cases. Similarly, most cases of sciatica and other mechanical radiculopathies are treated by general practitioners, though they may be referred to neurologists or a surgeon (neurosurgeons or Orthopedic surgery). Sleep disorders are also treated by Pulmonology. Cerebral palsy is initially treated by Pediatrics, but care may be transferred to an adult neurologist after the patient reaches a certain age.

Clinical_neuropsychology are often called upon to Neuropsychological_assessment brain-Human_behavior relationships for the purpose of assisting with differential diagnosis, planning Physical_medicine_and_rehabilitation strategies, documenting cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and measuring change over time (e.g., for identifying abnormal aging or tracking the progression of a dementia).

Relationship to clinical neurophysiology In some countries, e.g. USA and Germany, neurologists may specialize in clinical neurophysiology, the field responsible for electroencephalography, nerve conduction study, electromyography and evoked potentials. In other countries, this is an autonomous specialty (e.g. United Kingdom, Sweden).

Overlap with psychiatry Although many mental illnesses are believed to be neurological disorders affecting the central nervous system, traditionally they are classified separately, and treated by psychiatrists. In a 2002 review article in the American Journal of Psychiatry, Professor Joseph B. Martin, Dean of Harvard Medical School and a neurologist by training, wrote that 'the separation of the two categories is arbitrary, often influenced by beliefs rather than proven scientific observations. And the fact that the brain and mind are one makes the separation artificial anyway.' (Martin JB. The integration of neurology, psychiatry and neuroscience in the 21st century. Am J Psychiatry 2002; 159:695-704)

There are strong indications that neuro-chemical mechanisms play an important role in the development of, for instance, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. As well, 'neurological' diseases often have 'psychiatric' manifestations, such as post-stroke clinical depression, depression and dementia associated with Parkinson's disease, mood and cognitive dysfunctions in Alzheimer's disease, to name a few. Hence, there is no sharp distinction between neurology and psychiatry on a biological basis - this distinction has mainly practical reasons and strong historical roots (such as the dominance of Freud's psychoanalysis in psychiatric thinking in the first three quarters of the 20th century - which has since then been largely replaced by the focus on neurosciences - aided by the tremendous advances in genetics and neuroimaging recently.)

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Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Medical professionals (such as Biomedical Doctor and 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 with neurological disorders. Pediatric neurologists, nearly always a subspecialty of pediatrics, treat neurological disease in children. Neurologists may also be involved in clinical research, clinical trials, as well as basic research and translational research.

Field of work Neurological disorders are disorders that affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), the peripheral nervous system (peripheral nerves - cranial nerves included), or the autonomic nervous system.

Major conditions include:

Educational requirements A neurologist's educational background and medical training varies with the country of training. Typically it includes a medical degree, and some years of postgraduate training, between 2-5 years. In the US, neurologists follow the standard pattern with an undergraduate degree, four years of medical school, a one-year internship and three years of specialized training. Many neurologists also have additional training or interest in one area of neurology such as stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular, sleep medicine, pain management, or movement disorders.

Testing examinations During a neurological examination, the neurologist reviews the patient's health history with special attention to the current condition. The patient then takes a neurological exam. Typically, the exam tests vision, strength, coordination, reflexes and sensation. This information helps the neurologist determine if the problem exists in the nervous system and the clinical localization. Localization of the pathology is the key process by which neurologist develop their differential diagnosis. Further tests may be needed to confirm a diagnosis and ultimately guide therapy and appropriate management.

Clinical tasks General caseload Neurologists are responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, and management of all the above conditions. When surgical intervention is required, the neurologist may refer the patient to a neurosurgeon, an interventional neuroradiologist, or a neurointerventionalist. In some countries, additional legal responsibilities of a neurologist may include making a finding of brain death when it is suspected that a patient is deceased. Neurologists frequently care for people with hereditary (gene) diseases when the major manifestations are neurological, as is frequently the case. Lumbar punctures are frequently performed by neurologists. Other neurologists may develop an interest in particular subfields, such as dementia, movement disorders, headaches, epilepsy, sleep disorders, chronic pain management, multiple sclerosis or neuromuscular diseases.

Overlapping areas There is some overlap with other specialties, varying from country to country and even within a local geographic area. Acute head injury is most often treated by neurosurgeons, whereas sequela of head trauma may be treated by neurologists or Physical medicine and rehabilitation. Although stroke cases have been traditionally managed by internal medicine or hospitalists, the emergence of vascular neurology and endovascular neurosurgery as disciplines has created a demand for stroke specialists. The establishment of JCAHO stroke centers has increased the role of neurologists in stroke care in many primary as well as tertiary hospitals. Some cases of nervous system infectious diseases are treated by infectious disease specialists. Most cases of headache are diagnosed and treated primarily by general practitioners, at least the less severe cases. Similarly, most cases of sciatica and other mechanical radiculopathies are treated by general practitioners, though they may be referred to neurologists or a surgeon (neurosurgeons or Orthopedic surgery). Sleep disorders are also treated by Pulmonology. Cerebral palsy is initially treated by Pediatrics, but care may be transferred to an adult neurologist after the patient reaches a certain age.

Clinical_neuropsychology are often called upon to Neuropsychological_assessment brain-Human_behavior relationships for the purpose of assisting with differential diagnosis, planning Physical_medicine_and_rehabilitation strategies, documenting cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and measuring change over time (e.g., for identifying abnormal aging or tracking the progression of a dementia).

Relationship to clinical neurophysiology In some countries, e.g. USA and Germany, neurologists may specialize in clinical neurophysiology, the field responsible for electroencephalography, nerve conduction study, electromyography and evoked potentials. In other countries, this is an autonomous specialty (e.g. United Kingdom, Sweden).

Overlap with psychiatry Although many mental illnesses are believed to be neurological disorders affecting the central nervous system, traditionally they are classified separately, and treated by psychiatrists. In a 2002 review article in the American Journal of Psychiatry, Professor Joseph B. Martin, Dean of Harvard Medical School and a neurologist by training, wrote that 'the separation of the two categories is arbitrary, often influenced by beliefs rather than proven scientific observations. And the fact that the brain and mind are one makes the separation artificial anyway.' (Martin JB. The integration of neurology, psychiatry and neuroscience in the 21st century. Am J Psychiatry 2002; 159:695-704)

There are strong indications that neuro-chemical mechanisms play an important role in the development of, for instance, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. As well, 'neurological' diseases often have 'psychiatric' manifestations, such as post-stroke clinical depression, depression and dementia associated with Parkinson's disease, mood and cognitive dysfunctions in Alzheimer's disease, to name a few. Hence, there is no sharp distinction between neurology and psychiatry on a biological basis - this distinction has mainly practical reasons and strong historical roots (such as the dominance of Freud's psychoanalysis in psychiatric thinking in the first three quarters of the 20th century - which has since then been largely replaced by the focus on neurosciences - aided by the tremendous advances in genetics and neuroimaging recently.)

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Neurology
Official Journal of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN).

Neurology -- Table of Contents (August 12 2008, 71, [7])
To see an article, click its [Full Text] or [PDF] link. To review many abstracts, check the boxes to the left of the titles you want, and click the 'Get All Checked Abstract(s ...

The Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, UK
Postgraduate teaching and research in neurology at University of London. Detailed information regarding facilities, research and courses.

University of Cambridge: Neurology Unit
Neurology Unit, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, School of Clinical Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge

Neurology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Neurology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Specifically, it deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of disease involving the ...

neurology from OMD
On-Line Medical Dictionary

WUSM Department of Neurology
Detailed information about the department and neurology-related topics.

Welcome to neurology-clinic.co.uk
Welcome to Neurology-clinic.co.uk Welcome to the London Bridge Hospital's Neurology website. Please use the links on the left to find out more information

Welcome — Clinical Neurology
Contact details, links to research groups, including: Oxford Centre for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain; Oxford Stroke Prevention Research Unit.

Neurology
The Medway NHS Trust is one of four hospital trusts in Kent and Medway. Employing over 3,300 staff, its main focus is to run the hospital in Gillingham

 

Neurology



 
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