Overview of Nervous System Disorders
The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities. It is made up of two major divisions: In ... [... more]
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Anatomy of the Brain
The brain can be divided into the cerebrum, brainstem, and cerebellum: The cerebrum (supratentorial or front of brain) is composed of the right and left hemispheres. Functions of the cerebrum include: initiation of movement, coordination of ... [... more]
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Diagnostic Tests for Neurological Disorders
There are many different diagnostic tests that may help to evaluate the functioning of the nervous system. There are many different diagnostic tests that may help to evaluate the functioning of the nervous system. Listed in the directory below ... [... more]
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Brain Tumors
Diagnosis of a brain tumor depends mostly on the types of cells in which the tumor begins and the tumor location. Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors in children. Approximately 3,410 children and adolescents under age 20 in the US are ... [... more]
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Anencephaly
There are many congenital (present at birth) and hereditary neurological disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. There are many congenital (present at birth) and hereditary neurological disorders that ... [... more]
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Neurological Disorders in the Newborn
There are several neurological disorders affecting newborns that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional There are several neurological disorders affecting newborns that require clinical care by a physician or other ... [... more]
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What is a headache?
A headache is pain or discomfort in the head or face area. Headaches can be single or recurrent in nature, and localized to one or more areas of the head and face. The exact cause of headaches is not completely understood. It is thought that many ... [... more]
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Brain Abscess
There are many inflammatory and infectious neurological disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. There are many inflammatory and infectious neurological disorders that require clinical care by a ... [... more]
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Neuromuscular Disorders
There are many neuromuscular disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. There are many neuromuscular disorders that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the ... [... more]
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Seizures and Epilepsy
A seizure occurs when part(s) of the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical signals that temporarily interrupts normal electrical brain function. Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible ... [... more]
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Neurocutaneous Syndromes
Neurocutaneous syndrome is a broad term for a group of rare neurological (brain, spine, and peripheral nerve) disorders. Neurocutaneous syndrome is a broad term for a group of rare neurological (brain, spine, and peripheral nerve) disorders. ... [... more]
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Head Injury
Trauma to the nervous system requires immediate clinical care. Trauma to the nervous system requires immediate clinical care. Listed in the directory below are some different types of trauma, for which we have provided a brief overview. [... more]
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