Neurologists and Treatment of neurological Disorders at Emory
November 9th, 2008 Posted by: hotel india
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 Emory Neurology Surgery team is among the nation’s leading departments for neurosurgical patient care, teaching, and research, and they deal with conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves. Emory has the only neurocritical care unit for critically ill patients with cerebrovascular disorders. In addition, Emory is among the regional leaders regarding the number of brain aneurysms and vascular malformations of the brain and spinal cord it treats yearly.
Movement disorders are conditions treated by neurosurgeons and are caused by problems in the brain that interfere with a person’s ability to move. These can cause either too much movement or too little movement.
The Emory Movement Disorder clinic 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.
In addition to the Movement Disorders Clinic, Emory also has The Alzheimer’s Disease Center and Cognitive Behavioral Neurology program which offers state-of-the art and comprehensive education, evaluation, treatment, diagnosis, and support for patients with dementia and their families. Dementia caused by Alzheimer’s can result in lasting confusion or cognitive impairment.
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.
