Neurology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurological disorders are disorders that can affect the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), the peripheral nervous system, or the autonomic nervous system. Neurologists have an array of conditions they can assist in treating ranging from Movement disorders like Parkinson's to more psychological disorders like Alzheimer's.
The Neurological Surgery team at Emory is among the nation's leading departments for neurosurgical patient care, teaching, and research. The Emory Neurology Surgery team deals with conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves. Specifically disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, brain, meninges, skull and blood supply; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spine and spinal cord; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves are treated. Emory stands out from other neurosurgery facilities because Emory is among the regional leaders in regard to the number of brain aneurysms and vascular malformations of the brain and spinal cord it treats yearly. In addition Emory has the only neurocritical care unit for critically ill patients with cerebrovascular disorders.
Emory has a Movement Disorder clinic that helps those who suffer from debilitating Movement Disorders like Parkinsons, and also work with those who suffer from dystonia, essential tremor, Huntington's Disease, and Tourette's syndrome. The center provides comprehensive services ranging from diagnosis to rehabilitation. Movement disorders are treated by neurosurgeons because they are caused by problems in the brain that interfere with a person's ability to move; causing either too much movement or too little movement.
One of the most well known movement disorders results from Parkinson's Disease. The Emory Movement Disorder clinic helps those who suffer from this debilitating disease but also work with those who suffer from dystonia, essential tremor, Huntington's Disease, and Tourette's syndrome. The center provides comprehensive services ranging from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
Dementia symptoms usually include at least one or more of the following: memory loss; difficulty with skilled motor tasks; impaired judgment and reasoning; loss of motivation, planning ability and organizational skills; problems with calculations and behavioral problems, including paranoia, and agitation.
Emory provides a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, neuropsychologists, nurses, counselors, and psychometricians as well as outpatient consultations and evaluations because Emory recognizes how complex these diseases are for patients and families. - 15438
The Neurological Surgery team at Emory is among the nation's leading departments for neurosurgical patient care, teaching, and research. The Emory Neurology Surgery team deals with conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves. Specifically disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, brain, meninges, skull and blood supply; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spine and spinal cord; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves are treated. Emory stands out from other neurosurgery facilities because Emory is among the regional leaders in regard to the number of brain aneurysms and vascular malformations of the brain and spinal cord it treats yearly. In addition Emory has the only neurocritical care unit for critically ill patients with cerebrovascular disorders.
Emory has a Movement Disorder clinic that helps those who suffer from debilitating Movement Disorders like Parkinsons, and also work with those who suffer from dystonia, essential tremor, Huntington's Disease, and Tourette's syndrome. The center provides comprehensive services ranging from diagnosis to rehabilitation. Movement disorders are treated by neurosurgeons because they are caused by problems in the brain that interfere with a person's ability to move; causing either too much movement or too little movement.
One of the most well known movement disorders results from Parkinson's Disease. The Emory Movement Disorder clinic helps those who suffer from this debilitating disease but also work with those who suffer from dystonia, essential tremor, Huntington's Disease, and Tourette's syndrome. The center provides comprehensive services ranging from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
Dementia symptoms usually include at least one or more of the following: memory loss; difficulty with skilled motor tasks; impaired judgment and reasoning; loss of motivation, planning ability and organizational skills; problems with calculations and behavioral problems, including paranoia, and agitation.
Emory provides a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, neuropsychologists, nurses, counselors, and psychometricians as well as outpatient consultations and evaluations because Emory recognizes how complex these diseases are for patients and families. - 15438
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