Neurology

Neurology is the study and treatment of neurological disorders, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

  • Neurologists are medical specialists who diagnose and treat neurological conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other neurological disorders.
  • To evaluate and diagnose conditions affecting the nervous system, neurologists use a variety of diagnostic methods, such as imaging studies, electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG), and nerve conduction studies.
  • Medication, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery are all options for treatment.
  • Research into the underlying causes of neurological disorders and the development of new treatments to improve patient outcomes also rely heavily on neurology.
  • New treatments and therapies have been made possible by advances in neuroscience and technology in recent years, which have increased our comprehension of the brain and nervous system.

Parkinson’s Disease: Stages, Symptoms, Management

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Parkinson's Disease

Introduction Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic progressive disorder caused by the degeneration of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra, which controls body movement. Incidence Types of Parkinson’s Disease The types of Parkinson’s disease are as follows: Stages of Parkinson’s Disease  Hoehn and Yahr’s scale divides symptoms of Parkinson’s … Read more

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Introduction Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is the procedure in which electrical stimulation of the brain is done to produce seizures for therapeutic purposes. Types of Electroconvulsive Therapy Bilateral ECT: The electrodes affect the entire brain and are positioned on both the left and right sides of the head. Unilateral ECT:  In this case, one electrode is … Read more

Brain Tumor (Benign and Malignant)

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Brain Tumors

Introduction A brain tumor is the growth of abnormal cells in the brain or other parts of the central nervous system (CNS), such as the spine or cranial nerves.  Some tumors are malignant (cancerous), while others are benign (non-cancerous). Click here to understand the medical terms. Epidemiology According to International Agency for Research in Cancer, World … Read more

Trigeminal Neuralgia

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Trigeminal Neuralgia

Introduction Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux) is also known as prosopalgia, the Suicide Disease, or Fothergill’s disease. According to the International Association for the Study of Pain; Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux) is sudden, usually unilateral, severe brief stabbing recurrent pains in the distribution of one or more branches of the fifth cranial nerve. According to the … Read more

Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)

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Lumbar Puncture

Introduction Lumbar puncture (Spinal tap) is a medical procedure in which a needle is inserted into the spinal canal, most commonly to collect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for diagnostic testing and occasionally for therapeutic purposes. CSF Indications  of Lumbar Puncture  Contraindications of Lumbar Puncture Absolute contraindications Relative contraindications Equipment required for Lumbar Puncture Procedure  Preparation before the … Read more

Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Types, Symptoms, Treatment

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Neurons affected by Multiple Sclerosis

Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune, inflammatory demyelinating and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system (CNS). Incidence According to the 3rd edition of the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) Atlas of (MS), the number of people with MS across the globe has increased from 2.3 million in 2013 to 2.8 million in … Read more

Stroke: Types, Symptoms, Treatment, Complications

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Types of Stroke

Definition of stroke In 1970, World Health Organization (WHO) defined stroke as “rapidly developing clinical signs of focal (or global) disturbance of cerebral function, lasting more than 24 hours or leading to death, with no apparent cause other than that of vascular origin”. Definition of stroke according to American heart association 2013 Pathophysiology Ischemic stroke … Read more

Plasmapheresis

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Plasmapheresis

Plasmapheresis Plasmapheresis, also known as therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), is a non-surgical therapy that removes and replaces a patient’s blood plasma. Plasma means the liquid part of the blood and apheresis means a particular substance or component is removed from the blood. It is done to exchange plasma in the blood through an extracorporeal technique. … Read more

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

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Guillain-Barre´ Syndrome (GBS)

Introduction Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a type of polyneuropathy, affects many peripheral nerves throughout the body that causes muscle weakness. This weakness usually gets worse over a few days to weeks. If the disorder is treated, it will usually heal more quickly. It is an autoimmune reaction in which the body´s own immune defense system … Read more