Neurology Impact Factor
Neurology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. It has two major divisions:
Ø Central nervous system: the
brain and spinal cord
Ø Peripheral nervous system: all other neural elements, such as eyes, ears, skin, and other "sensory receptors"
Ø A doctor who specializes in neurology is called a neurologist. The neurologist treats disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as:
Ø Cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke
Ø Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis
Ø Headache disorders
Ø Infections of the
brain and peripheral nervous system
Ø Movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease
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Neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's disease)
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Seizure disorders, such as epilepsy
Ø Spinal cord disorders
Ø Speech and language disorders
Ø Neurologists do not perform surgery. If one of their patients requires surgery, they refer them to a neurosurgeon.
The healthcare provider who specializes in neurology is called a neurologist. After completing medical school, healthcare providers specializing in adult neurology complete 1 year of residency in
internal medicine and 3 years of neurology residency.
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