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    Showing 1 to 10 of 59 results for Neurological Examination
    • Neurologic Exam Neurologic exam Definition A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination. It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves delivering sensory information to the brain and caring moto

    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Doctors Managing multiple sclerosis (MS) typically takes a team of doctors and health care professionals who will work closely with you to determine the best course of care. Neurologists Neurologists are physicians who are trained to specialize in diseases o

    • Neurosurgery Neurosurgery Definition Neurosurgery is a specialized field of surgery for the treatment of diseases or conditions of the central nervous system (CNS) and spine. Description Neurosurgery is the specialized field of surgery that treats diseases that a

    • Concussion Concussion Definition Concussion is a trauma-induced change in mental status, with confusion and amnesia, and with or without a brief loss of consciousness. Description A concussion occurs when the head hits or is hit by an object, or when the brain

    • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Diagnosis and Progression It’s crucial to understand how doctors assess MS symptoms and how the severity of the disease increases over time. MS is caused by the body’s defense system attacking myelin, the fatty substance surrounding and protecting nerve fibers in the central

    • Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic brain injury Definition Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of physical trauma to the head causing damage to the brain. This damage can be focal, or restricted to a single area of the brain, or diffuse, affecting more than one region

    • Frontotemporal Dementia Frontotemporal dementia Definition Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is one of a group of conditions that cause progressive degeneration of the anterior temporal lobe (the decision-making and behavior control center) and frontal lobe (the language and em

    • Relying on Tests to Diagnose MS, Part 1 Why are doctors so heavily reliant on MRI and lab tests to diagnosis MS? During a recent online chat about MS, one person asked the question: “why are doctors so heavily reliant on MRI and lab tests to diagnosis MS?” This is a good question. In order

    • Central Nervous System Central nervous system Definition The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and spinal cord. Description Comprised of the brain and spinal cord, the CNS is central to the body as opposed to peripheral. It is responsible for unconscious a

    • Kaufman Short Neurological Assessment Procedure Kaufman Short Neurological Assessment Procedure Definition The Kaufman Short Neurological Procedure, often abbreviated as K-SNAP, is a brief test of mental functioning appropriate for adolescents and adults between the ages of 11 and 85 years. It is

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