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Neurology

Neurology also involves understanding and interpreting imaging and electrical studies. Examples of the imaging studies used include computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. An electroencephalogram (EEG) can be used to assess the electrical activity of the brain in the diagnosis of conditions such as epilepsy. Neurologists also diagnose infections of the nervous system by analysing the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord.

Neurology is a branch of medical science that is concerned with disorders and diseases of the nervous system. The term neurology comes from a combination of two words – “neuron” meaning nerve and “logia” meaning “the study of”.

What is a neurologist?

A neurologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses, treats and manages disorders of the brain and nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves). A neurologist knows the anatomy, function and conditions that affect your nerves and nervous system. Your nervous system is your body’s command center. It controls everything you think, feel and do — from moving your arm to the beating of your heart.

  • Mental and behavioral health disorders.
  • Angiography can show if blood vessels in your brain
  • A biopsy is the removal of a piece of tissue from your body. Biopsies may be taken of muscle, nerve or brain tissue.
  • Facial asymmetries (one side of your face doesn’t match the other [eyelid droops, can’t fully smile]).
  • Neurologists do not perform surgery. If one of their patients requires surgery, they refer them to a neurosurgeon.

How do neurologists diagnose conditions?

Your neurologist may also order blood, urine or other fluid tests in order to help understand condition severity or check on medication levels. Genetic testing may be ordered to identify inherited disorders. Imaging studies of your nervous system might also be ordered to aid in diagnosis.

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As part of our commitment to advancing neurological science, we actively engage in cutting-edge research initiatives. By pushing the boundaries of knowledge, we aim to bring about breakthroughs that will shape the future

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