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	Neurology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Neurological disorders are disorders that affect the central nervous system (brain, brainstem and cerebellum), the peripheral nervous system (peripheral nerves - cranial nerves) included), or the autonomic nervous system (parts of which are located in both central and peripheral nervous system).
		Although many mental illnesses are believed to be neurological disorders affecting the central nervous system, traditionally they are classified separately, and treated by psychiatrists.
		As well, 'neurological' diseases often have 'psychiatric' manifestations, such as post-stroke depression, depression and dementia associated with Parkinson's disease, mood and cognitive dysfunctions in Alzheimer's disease, to name a few.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Neurological_disorder (599 words)

	TRENDS OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS IN SAUDI CHILDREN:15(2)
		Neurological disorders, either acute or chronic, constitute a big proportion of the pediatric population attending hospitals.
		Of the seizure disorders, 21.8% have associated cerebral palsy whereas 54% of the cases of mental retardation were due to cerebral palsy.
		We have not encountered conditions such as hyperactivity disorders, behavioral disorders and recurrent headaches as the area served by the hospital is a rural one and such cases rarely present to the clinics.
	www.kfshrc.edu.sa /annals/152/br9329ar.html (1661 words)

	Neurological Disorders
		Cerebral palsy (CP) is a broad term that describes a group of neurological (brain) disorders.
		It is a life-long condition that affects the communication between the brain and the muscles, causing a permanent state of uncoordinated movement and posturing.
		The disorder occurs when there is abnormal development or damage to areas in the brain that control motor function.
	www.rush.edu /rumc/page-P02594.html (1000 words)

	WHO \| Mental and neurological disorders
		Depressive disorders and schizophrenia are responsible for 60% of all suicides.
		There are a number of disorders resulting from the use of psychoactive substances including alcohol, opioids such as opium or heroin, cannabinoids such as marijuana, sedatives and hypnotics, cocaine, other stimulants, hallucinogens, tobacco and volatile solvents.
		Mental and behavioural disorders are common during childhood and adolescence.
	www.who.int /mediacentre/factsheets/fs265/en (1490 words)

	Center for Neurological Disorders Fort Worth, Texas Dr. George Cravens
		Neurological surgery is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with injury to, or diseases of, the brain, spine or peripheral nerves.
		A neurological surgeon may provide either surgical or non-surgical care, depending on the nature of the injury or illness.
		George Cravens founded the Center for Neurological Disorders because he saw a need for neurology specialists to be brought together to support primary care physicians.
	www.cndpa.com (369 words)

	OHSU Doernbecher - Neurological Disorders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		A neurological examination, also called a neuro exam, is an evaluation of your child's nervous system that can be performed in the physician's office.
		In infants and younger children, a neurological examination includes the measurement of the head circumference.
		Mental status (the child's level of awareness and interaction with the environment) may be assessed by watching the infant interact with the parent, or by asking the older child to follow directions or answer questions appropriately.
	www.ohsuhealth.com /dch/health/neuro/tests_exam.asp (1064 words)

	Kennedy Krieger Institute: Neurological Disorders
		Neurological disorders are common and run the gamut from relatively innocuous problems like tension headaches to serious and debilitating problems like brain tumors, sleep disorders, strokes, serious seizures disorders, severe mental retardation, spinal cord paralysis and muscular dystrophy.
		However, since their manifestations and treatments are so diverse, neurological disorders have been divided into numerous sub-groups with their own specialized teams of physicians and therapists.
		Examples are epilepsy neurologists and neurogenetic neurologists who specialize in seizures and genetic disorders respectively, physiatrists who specialize in rehabilitation and neurodevelopmental pediatricians who care for children with learning and developmental problems.
	www.kennedykrieger.org /kki_diag.jsp?pid=1097 (282 words)

	NINDS - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
		The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is one of 27 Institutes and Centers comprising the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
		The Institute's mission is to reduce the burden of neurological disease – a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.
		To foster studies on vascular mechanisms of neurological disorders, CNS vascular development, and the role of microvascular endothelia, extracellular matrix, and cells of hematopoietic origin within the CNS.
	www.nih.gov /about/almanac/organization/NINDS.htm (2973 words)

	Mark Yannone - Issues - Healthcare - Healthcare Budget - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
		The mission of NINDS is to reduce the burden of neurological disease--a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.
		Many other neurological disorders are rare-known only to the patients and families affected, their doctors, and scientists who look to rare disorders for clues to a general understanding of the brain as well as for treatments for specific diseases.
		Neurological disorders strike an estimated 50 million Americans each year, exacting an incalculable personal toll and an annual economic cost of hundreds of billions of dollars in medical expenses and lost productivity.
	www.yannone.org /natl-neuro-stroke.html (745 words)

	Neurological Disorders - Neurocutaneous Syndromes : MCG Health System
		Neurocutaneous syndrome is a broad term for a group of rare neurological (brain, spine, and peripheral nerve) disorders.
		Many children born with TS are the first cases in a family, since the majority of TS is caused by a new gene change (mutation), and is not inherited.
		Neurological changes that occur with this condition may include seizures, muscle weakness, changes in vision, and mental retardation.
	www.mcghealth.org /Greystone/peds/neuro/neurocut.html (1361 words)

	NIH News Release--Study Finds a Mouse Model for Episodic Neurological Disorders--8/05/2002
		It was funded in part by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and appears in the August, 2002, issue of Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior.
		The movement disorder caused by this mutation is known as tottering syndrome in mice.
		Because common migraine and other episodic neurological disorders have the same triggers as the tottering syndrome in mice, the researchers hope that their findings will improve understanding of these disorders and lead to effective treatments for humans.
	www.nih.gov /news/pr/aug2002/ninds-05.htm (742 words)

	Rehabilitation for Neurological Disorders
		Disorders of the nervous system, which may be helped by physical medicine and rehabilitation, may include, but are not limited to, the following:
		Neurological rehabilitation programs can be conducted while a person is a hospital inpatient, or on an outpatient basis.
		The goals of a neurological rehabilitation program include helping the individual to return to the highest level of function and independence, and improving the overall quality of life for that individual - physically, emotionally, and socially.
	medicalcenter.osu.edu /patientcare/healthinformation/diseasesandconditions/nervous/about/rehab (408 words)

	Drug-Induced Neurological Disorders - (Ed.)
		This book is the first-ever sweeping review and analysis of the literature on drug-induced neurological disorders aimed at practicing neurologists.
		It presents an account of drug-induced neurological disorders which should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a wide range of neurological conditions.
		A wide range of problems, including headaches, seizures, movement disorders, peripheral neuropathies, drug-induced sleep disorders, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and many others are discussed, with extensive links to other neurological influences of the drugs involved.
	www.hhpub.com /books/isbn/0-88937-219-5.html (333 words)

	Oregon Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Neurological Disorders (ORRCAMIND)
		It was initially created in 1999 through funding from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health.
		The Center's mission is to facilitate research and education on the effectiveness and mechanisms of action of complementary and alternative medicine therapies in the treatment of neurological disorders.
		His professional focus is on cognitive function, especially cognitive changes related to aging and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
	www.ohsu.edu /orccamind (167 words)

	Brain Explorer - Neurological Control - Disorders of the Brain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		Understanding how circuits, synapses and neurotransmitters are altered in people with brain disorders is critical to developing new treatments and prevention strategies, which will relieve the distress caused by what can be severely debilitating illnesses.
		Psychotherapy is now recognised as an important component of the treatment of people with neurological disorders, and a combination of nonpharmacological and pharmacological therapy is usually the most effective treatment option for these people.
		Education should also be recognised as an important component of disease management, and this can be directed not only towards the person with the illness but also their family or friends.
	www.brainexplorer.org /neurological_control/Neurological_Disorders.shtml (684 words)

	Clinical Trial: Study of Inherited Neurological Disorders
		This study is designed to learn more about the natural history of inherited neurological disorders and the role of heredity in their development.
		Children and adults of all ages with various inherited neurological disorders may be eligible for this study.
		Individuals and their families affected by neurological disorders with a potential genetic basis will be the focus of this screening and repository protocol.
	clinicaltrials.gov /ct/gui/show/NCT00004568;jsessionid=2F04ED99A58E3683A6A94858F0CC2A2C?order=4 (545 words)

	RFA-NS-02-007: GENE THERAPY FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
		This RFA is intended to encourage research projects that address these or related translational issues in the context of specific neurological disorders.
		There is also significant potential for the application of gene therapy to the neural periphery, such as the auditory system, since a number of genes that cause sensorineural deafness have been isolated.
		For example, in a recent NINDS-sponsored workshop (Gene Therapy for Neurological Disorders, October 23-24, 2000), investigators described the successful treatment of animal models of Parkinson’s disease and of specific lysosomal storage disorders.
	grants.nih.gov /grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-02-007.html (3371 words)

	Neurological Disorders and Treatments
		Neurological disorders are quite diverse, chronic, challenging to treat, and often disabling.
		They can be caused by many different factors, including (but not limited to): inherited genetic abnormalities, problems in the immune system, injury to the brain or nervous system, or diabetes.
		Their research targets the cellular mechanisms which cause neurological functions to degenerate.
	ucneurology.uchicago.edu /Neurological_Disorders/neurological_disorders.html (134 words)

	UCSF Medical Center \| Medical Services \| Neurological Disorders
		In Northern California, we have the only comprehensive memory disorders center and the largest center for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
		We also have leading experts in the treatment of peripheral nerve disorders such as Lou Gehrig's disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive degeneration of nerve cells controlling muscle movements.
		Our neurologists and neurosurgeons take a team approach, working with orthopedic specialists to treat neurospinal disorders and spinal cord injuries and with heart specialists to treat stroke and other cardiovascular related conditions.
	www.ucsfhealth.org /adult/medical_services/neuro (240 words)

	Neurological Disorders \| Sleep Disorders
		With the hectic pace of life today, there is so much sleep deprivation that sleepiness is almost the norm.
		The term "sleep disorders" refers to a variety of conditions that affect your ability to get regular, satisfying, restful sleep.
		The Sleep Disorders Center at Mount Zion is a specialized diagnostic clinic designed to evaluate patients with a wide range of sleep-related problems.
	www.ucsfhealth.org /adult/medical_services/neuro/sleep_disorders (249 words)

	NIH: Neurological Disorders and Stroke (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		DESCRIPTION: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) focuses on research aimed at the improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the nervous system.
		Responsibilities for research on neurological disorders and diseases include epidemiology, etiology, and pathogenesis; diagnosis, treatment, prevention, control, and rehabilitation as appropriate; and clinical trials.
		Included are disorders occurring primarily in youth (cerebral palsy, epilepsy, learning disabilities), in adulthood (head and spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors), and in old age (stroke, Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, dementia).
	www.biu.ac.il /RA/www/rserch/calls/calls/nih_neurological.html (322 words)

	ScienceDaily -- Browse Topics: Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders
		New Study At UNC Shows Concussions Promote Dementias In Retired Professional Football Players (October 11, 2005) — Repeated concussions brought on by blows to the head during their playing days significantly boost the chances that retired professional football players will suffer dementias such as mild cognitive impairment in later life, a new study suggests.
		Neurological Disorders Resources - Good descriptions of common neurological disorders from the University of Washington.
		Neurological Disorders - MCW HealthLink - Information on neurological disorders from physicians of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
	www.sciencedaily.com /directory/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders (662 words)

	Paraneoplastic Neurological Disorders
		Paraneoplastic neurological disorders (PNDs) are rare syndromes that are caused by, or associated with, an underlying neoplasm.
		These antigens, common to both neoplastic and normal neural tissue, are recognized as foreign and lead to autoantibodies attacking both the tumor as well as portions of the nervous system.
		Dalmau, J., et al., Ma1, a novel neuron- and testis-specific protein, is recognized by the serum of patients with paraneoplastic neurological disorders.
	www.athenadiagnostics.com /site/content/diagnostic_ed/neuro_disorders/paraneoplastic.asp (348 words)

	NOT-NS-03-015: QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES IN NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
		Many of the traditional clinical or functional measures of disease status, such as tests of muscle strength or counts of seizure frequency, do not adequately represent the full scope of the impact of disease on an individual of chronic neurological disorders and their treatments.
		Because of the lack of consensus about the best tools or measurement approaches, it is not possible to compare the relative burden of various neurological conditions to each other or to non- neurological diseases; nor is it possible to compare the relative benefits of one treatment over another based on the same patient-centered outcome.
		There is a paucity of condition-targeted quality of life surveys for persons with neurological diseases that are reliable, valid, responsive, and are brief enough to be feasibly administered in a clinical trials setting.
	grants.nih.gov /grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-NS-03-015.html (507 words)

	sleep disorder
		Some 10,000 babies are born prematurely each year in the UK and up to 15% will have some neurological impairment.
		Parkinson's disease is a slowly progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by damaged or dead dopamine-neurons in the region of the brain that controls balance and movement...
		Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder that affects 3-5 percent of all American children.
	www.patientlinx.com /NeurologicalDisorders/index.cfm (240 words)

	Neurological Disorders - Headaches (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
		If the history is consistent with migraine or tension type headaches and the neurological exam is normal, no further diagnostic testing may be necessary.Other diagnostic tests may include:
		The extent of the child's recovery is individualized depending upon the type of headache and other medical problems that may be present.
		For a CHKD physician who specializes in the rehabilitation of neurological conditions, please select one of the physicians below.
	www.chkd.com /neurology/headache.asp (1292 words)

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