• Neurological disorders and conditions have substantial and sometimes devastating consequences for millions of people of all ages across the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Montfort's FDA-cleared solution leverages smartphone technology, big-data and AI to conduct digital neurological tests for patients with conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, psychiatric disorders (like schizophrenia), as well as for patients with Post-COVID19 symptoms, some of which are similar to those observed in neurological conditions. (prnewswire.com)
  • About one billion people around the world suffer from neurological and psychiatric disorders. (prnewswire.com)
  • This information-rich data offers incredible potential to investigate neurological and psychiatric diseases, trace neural network changes of various disorders and understand the inner workings of the human brain-helping lay the foundation for a future with more precise, patient-specific medical treatment options. (ualberta.ca)
  • The transcriptome alterations at gene and network levels may clarify the immune-related pathophysiology and help to better define neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders. (nature.com)
  • Associate Professor of Biology Tamily Weissman's research, supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), could shed light on new treatment pathways for Parkinson's and other neurological disorders. (lclark.edu)
  • Similar protein aggregation is associated with other neurological disorders, including Alzheimer's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington's disease. (lclark.edu)
  • This list is for those newly diagnosed, as well as those who have been living with a neurological condition and the label of multiple sclerosis , Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, lewy body dementia (LBD), epilepsy , early onset dementia, as well as other serious brain disorders. (elanaspantry.com)
  • Those with fibromyalgia, Lyme disease, EMF sensitivity, and other disorders with neurological components will also benefit. (elanaspantry.com)
  • At the Weill Cornell Medicine, our top neurosurgeons treat the full spectrum of neurological disease, including brain and spine tumors, stroke, herniated disc and other spine disorders, aneurysms, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. (weillcornell.org)
  • Patients with FND have neurologic symptoms such as limb weakness, tremors, gait difficulties, seizures, or cognitive problems that are not explained by traditional neurological disorders. (newswise.com)
  • Immediately or in the days and weeks after, the subjects reported an array of neurological impairments, including disorders of balance, sleep, vision, hearing or cognition. (lww.com)
  • In this virtual symposium brought to you by The Scientist , a panel of experts will present how they model a variety of neurological disorders with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in 2D and 3D cell culture. (the-scientist.com)
  • The second meeting of the Emergency Committee (EC) convened by the Director-General under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR 2005) regarding clusters of microcephaly cases and other neurological disorders in some areas affected by Zika virus was held by teleconference on 8 March 2016, from 13:00 to 16:45 Central European Time. (who.int)
  • Neurological Disorders (ND) PHGKB is an online, continuously updated, searchable database of published scientific literature, CDC and NIH resources, and other information that address the public health impact and translation of genomic and other precision health discoveries into improved health outcomes related to neurological disorders. (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose of this questionnaire-based study was to identify the characteristics and difficulties in undertaking toothbrushing in special needs patients with neurological and / or motor disorders. (bvsalud.org)
  • Special needs patients, especially those with mental, neurological, and / or motor disorders usually exhibit poor oral health. (bvsalud.org)
  • The prevalence, incidence, and severity of dental caries and periodontal diseases are higher compared to non-disabled patients ( 8, 17 ) , mainly because special needs patients with mental, neurological, and / or motor disorders present decreased dexterity and are unable to brush their teeth satisfactorily ( 6 ) . (bvsalud.org)
  • However, clinical practice has shown that patients with neurological and / or motor disorders usually present poor oral hygiene and their parents / caregivers usually refer to home toothbrushing as a challenging activity. (bvsalud.org)
  • The diagnosis of functional neurological symptom disorder is considered only after a comprehensive medical examination and tests to rule out neurologic or general medical disorders that can fully account for the symptoms and their effects. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Sleepiness in neurological disorders. (bvsalud.org)
  • Sleepiness is a frequent and underrecognized symptom in neurological disorders , that impacts functional outcomes and quality of life . (bvsalud.org)
  • Multiple and potentially additive factors might contribute to sleepiness in neurological disorders , including sleep quality alterations, circadian rhythm disorders , drugs , and sleep disorders including sleep apnea or central disorders of hypersomnolence . (bvsalud.org)
  • This review first provides a brief overview on clinical aspects of excessive daytime sleepiness , and diagnosis tools, then examines its frequency and mechanisms in various neurological disorders , including neurodegenerative disorders , multiple sclerosis , autoimmune encephalitis , epilepsy , and stroke . (bvsalud.org)
  • ROSEMONT, IL - May 16, 2023 - Today, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) announced new guidance for diagnosing and treating common symptoms of neurological complications from Long COVID . (aapmr.org)
  • Newswise - March 9, 2023 - Treatment is scarce for functional neurological disorder (FND) , which requires a multidisciplinary approach. (newswise.com)
  • We assessed its neurological manifestations in 649 patients seen at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, from 1975 through 1980. (nih.gov)
  • HEV infection is associated with a number of extrahepatic manifestations, including a range of neurological injuries. (nature.com)
  • Neurological symptoms can be significant manifestations of sarcoidosis. (nih.gov)
  • In the first stages of the project, NNCSS has focused on estimating prevalence and mortality for two test conditions-Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple sclerosis (MS)-and developing an approach that can be used for surveillance of a wide range of neurological conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • Researchers in the Child Neurology Division thus conduct research in a broad range of neurological subspecialties. (stanford.edu)
  • COVID-19 has further increased the demand for yet another reason: "For reasons that are not fully understood at this stage, the coronavirus is associated with several neurological symptoms that may have long lasting effect," says Dr. Yekutieli. (prnewswire.com)
  • Functional neurological disorder (FND), also called conversion disorder, is a complex condition that causes neurological symptoms without an apparent structural problem in the nervous system. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • X-rays and MRI scans can identify whether symptoms are related to brain injuries or neurological abnormalities. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Identifying patients with progressive or ominous "red flag" neurological symptoms is essential for emergent triaging," said Dr. Leslie Rydberg, co-author of the neurology Long COVID guidance statement. (aapmr.org)
  • She added that patients should be evaluated if neurological symptoms are not improving one month after acute symptom onset. (aapmr.org)
  • What's sadder is that brain fog, confusion and other neurological symptoms can also impact people who had mild COVID, and were never sick enough to be hospitalized. (indiatimes.com)
  • The research, based on the analysis of symptoms from 100 COVID-19 long haulers who experienced symptoms that lasted for more than 6 weeks suffered from signs of mental degradation, neurological deficits after their initial infection had cleared up. (indiatimes.com)
  • The Mystery Behind Neurological Symptoms Among US Diplomats. (lww.com)
  • ALL NON-ESSENTIAL STAFF were withdrawn from the US embassy in Havana after reports of neurological symptoms among employees. (lww.com)
  • What began as a political dispute over mysterious neurological symptoms reported by two dozen US diplomats stationed in Cuba has turned into a scientific dispute between neurologists and others seeking to understand the symptoms' cause. (lww.com)
  • Functional neurological symptom disorder, previously known as conversion disorder, consists of neurologic symptoms or deficits that develop unconsciously and nonvolitionally and usually involve motor or sensory function. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Functional neurological symptom disorder is a form of somatization-the expression of mental phenomena as physical (somatic) symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Once the patient has been thoroughly tested, it is then the role of the physician to determine whether these findings combine to form a recognizable medical syndrome or neurological disorder such as Parkinson's disease or motor neurone disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • A neurological examination is indicated whenever a healthcare provider suspects that a patient may have a neurological disorder. (wikipedia.org)
  • The neurological disorder restless legs syndrome can make you feel like you have the urge to move your legs often. (dictionary.com)
  • In the hands of the right reader, it may prove to be a very important one-such as the likelihood of a particular patient developing a neurological disorder like dementia or responding positively to a new treatment for depression or ADHD. (ualberta.ca)
  • But the underlying mechanisms of the neurological disorder remain poorly understood. (lclark.edu)
  • Functional neurological disorder, formerly called conversion disorder, involves the biological embedding of lived experience in the body and brain. (newswise.com)
  • Any new symptom of any neurological order may be an indication for performing a neurological examination. (wikipedia.org)
  • A neurologist will help rule out underlying neurological conditions, while a psychiatrist can rule out other psychological causes and confirm a diagnosis of FND. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Brian J Scott, MD is a board-certified neurologist and Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology & Neurological Sciences with subspecialty board certification in neuro-oncology and neurocritical care. (stanford.edu)
  • In this interview, we speak to Amy Brin, MSN, MA, PCNS-BC, CEO of the Child Neurology Foundation, about the current landscape of neurological diagnosis in children and the importance of helping patients and their families through the diagnosis and treatment process. (news-medical.net)
  • Michelle Monje is a Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator. (stanford.edu)
  • The Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences and the many other programs of Stanford University offer investigators access to superior research assets, with technological and biological laboratory resources that are unparalleled. (stanford.edu)
  • Researchers in the Division of Child Neurology also focus on understanding and treating the neurological deficits that frequently follow radiation therapy or chemotherapy for children with cancer. (stanford.edu)
  • According to a new study published recently in the journal, Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology and multiple case studies, more than 60% of the patients are in danger of suffering from critical neurological and cognitive problems posed by the infection. (indiatimes.com)
  • Watch for the big three red flags - cardiac (ischaemia, tachyarrhythmia, myocarditis and pericarditis), neurological (TIA and stroke) and respiratory (pulmonary embolism) in patients with long COVID, says the GP lead of one of the country's first long COVID clinics. (medscape.com)
  • Crucially, we found that the risk of neurological complications from [COVID] infection was substantially higher than the risk of adverse events from vaccinations in our population," the authors wrote. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • People who suffer from neurological problems caused by COVID-19 also report persisting headaches and pain in the temples as a persisting sign. (indiatimes.com)
  • The aim of the system is to derive actionable and timely information to increase understanding of neurological conditions and catalyze research into causes, diagnosis, and treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • One in five children currently live with a neurological condition, yet many do not have an official diagnosis. (news-medical.net)
  • Why do some families sometimes have to wait for a diagnosis, and why are misdiagnoses of neurological conditions in children often inaccurate? (news-medical.net)
  • The Upstate Neurological Institute brings together multidisciplinary teams of experts dedicated to your diagnosis and management of all neurological conditions. (upstate.edu)
  • For patients with neurological injury, anemia is a potential cause of secondary injury, which may worsen neurological outcomes. (medindia.net)
  • However, the research, published in Nature Medicine , also revealed a substantially higher risk of seven neurological outcomes, including GBS, after a positive SARS-CoV-2 test. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • Neurological surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in surgery of the brain, spinal column, and nervous system. (stlukesonline.org)
  • Neurological surgeons can be board-certified by the Board of Neurological Surgery, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. (stlukesonline.org)
  • A neurological examination is the assessment of sensory neuron and motor responses, especially reflexes, to determine whether the nervous system is impaired. (wikipedia.org)
  • In general, a neurological examination is focused on finding out whether there are lesions in the central and peripheral nervous systems or there is another diffuse process that is troubling the patient. (wikipedia.org)
  • A patient's history is the most important part of a neurological examination and must be performed before any other procedures unless impossible (i.e., if the patient is unconscious certain aspects of a patient's history will become more important depending upon the complaint issued). (wikipedia.org)
  • Carrying out a 'general' examination is just as important as the neurological exam, as it may lead to clues to the cause of the complaint. (wikipedia.org)
  • Specific tests in a neurological examination include the following: The results of the examination are taken together to anatomically identify the lesion. (wikipedia.org)
  • Our App allows standard neurological examination to be conducted anytime, anywhere, by using a standard smartphone," says Dr. Yekutieli. (prnewswire.com)
  • neurological Examination-Hemiplegia almost entirely disappeared, but numerous physical stigmata still persist. (dictionary.com)
  • Evaluation for neurological disease included routine physical examination. (nih.gov)
  • Also, I think she should have…a thorough neurological examination in 2016. (inquisitr.com)
  • What is a neurological exam? (rochester.edu)
  • A neurological exam is also called a neuro exam. (rochester.edu)
  • Why is a neurological exam done? (rochester.edu)
  • During a neurological exam, the healthcare provider will test the functioning of the nervous system. (rochester.edu)
  • In infants and younger children, a neurological exam includes the measurement of the head circumference. (rochester.edu)
  • The outcome was good in 27 (82%) of 33 episodes of neurological dysfunction in 25 patients with a well-documented clinical course. (nih.gov)
  • Though most patients died soon after the event, in eight cases they left the hospital, neurological functions intact. (dictionary.com)
  • Neurological involvement is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with sarcoidosis. (nih.gov)
  • Neurological disease was identified in 71 of 554 patients with sarcoidosis. (nih.gov)
  • This included 24 patients with facial nerve palsy as the only manifestation of neurological sarcoidosis in whom complete recovery was seen in all but 1 patient. (nih.gov)
  • Among patients with closed head injury, neither the administration of erythropoietin nor maintaining hemoglobin concentration of at least 10 g/dL resulted in improved neurological outcome at 6 months. (medindia.net)
  • Patients with neurological disease require special management considerations. (medscape.com)
  • The authors anticipate that these results will inform risk-benefit evaluations for vaccine programs as well as clinical decision-making and resource allocation for these rare neurological complications. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • Using this information, we hope to develop techniques for diagnosing some of the most devastating neurological diseases and treat them by designing future Brain-Machine interfaces devices. (upstate.edu)
  • Lyme disease can cause severe neurological impairment that is similar to many neurological diseases. (elanaspantry.com)
  • A small number of adult-onset neurological conditions are due primarily to a single gene mutation A pathogenic variant is a genetic variant that increases an individual's susceptibility or predisposition to certain diseases. (racgp.org.au)
  • 19 March 2016, Cairo - WHO Country Office in Egypt and the Communicable Disease Control Department at the Ministry of Health and Population are working together to strengthen the sentinel surveillance system for acute infectious neurological diseases, including meningitis and encephalitis, in 8 governorates. (who.int)
  • Within the same framework, WHO Country Office in Egypt supported the Communicable Disease Control Department with 16 desktop computers to strengthen the electronic surveillance system for the reporting of acute infectious neurological diseases through timely data reporting and analysis. (who.int)
  • In 2016, to help address this problem, Congress authorized Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to initiate development of a National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System (NNCSS). (cdc.gov)
  • In Malaysia and Bangladesh, a devastating infectious neurological disease emerged just a few years after Hendra. (dictionary.com)
  • The mission of NINDS is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological disease for all people. (nih.gov)
  • If you have been diagnosed with a neurological condition, be sure to rule out Lyme disease and see a Lyme literate doctor. (elanaspantry.com)
  • Book chapter about the linking that is often made in popular media of creativity - frequently through examples from art history - and neurological disease. (lu.se)
  • The chapter discusses the implications this linking may have for the dissemination of ideas about personality traits, artistic expression, neurological disease and neuroscience as a discipline. (lu.se)
  • Understanding the patient's neurological state at the time of questioning is important, and an idea of how competent the patient is with various tasks and his/her level of impairment in carrying out these tasks should be obtained. (wikipedia.org)
  • No finding of neurological impairment or psychotic mental changes could be made. (dictionary.com)
  • It can be used both as a screening tool and as an investigative tool, the former of which when examining the patient when there is no expected neurological deficit and the latter of which when examining a patient where you do expect to find abnormalities. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is the largest society of neurological surgeons in the world. (dictionary.com)
  • What is the National Neurological Conditions Surveillance System? (cdc.gov)
  • NNCSS is an integrated system that uses state-of-the-art data sources, tools, and analytic methods to track the epidemiology of neurological conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • This report provides an overview of CDC's progress in developing and implementing surveillance for neurological conditions. (cdc.gov)
  • Now, a nationwide study of 32 million adults in England has revealed an increased, but low, risk of the rare neurological conditions Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and Bell's palsy following a first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine. (cosmosmagazine.com)
  • In order for everyone to benefit from all of your helpful suggestions, I am compiling a summary called New Approaches to Neurological Conditions. (elanaspantry.com)
  • My wish here is that people dealing with severe neurological conditions will not lose hope and may find a helpful idea here or there to add to their treatment plans . (elanaspantry.com)
  • There are some more common neurological and neuromuscular conditions that have subsets due to specific gene variants Gene variants are small DNA sequence changes (ie additions, duplications, deletions, substitutions). (racgp.org.au)
  • Positive family history is important in diagnosing neurological conditions with a genetic cause (neurogenetic conditions). (racgp.org.au)
  • On Monday, Harry visited a hospital for those with neurological injuries. (dictionary.com)
  • This enzyme ensures normal neurological development by regulating the accumulation of potentially harmful proteins in the nervous system. (medicinenet.com)
  • All physicians are cordially invited to attend Cleveland Clinic neuroscience CME symposia and ongoing programs offered by the Neurological Institute. (clevelandclinic.org)
  • Promotes the timely dissemination of scientific discoveries and their implications for neurological health to the public, health professionals, researchers, and policy-makers. (nih.gov)
  • The presenting manifestation of sarcoidosis was neurological in 16 (48%) of them. (nih.gov)
  • A person may see a neurological surgeon for a problem such as a pinched nerve in the back or neck, a brain tumor, or damage to the brain or spine from an injury. (stlukesonline.org)
  • If you have a neurological condition get tested for heavy metal toxicity, as it can impair brain function. (elanaspantry.com)
  • Aim: To determine the ability of serum glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAp) and tau protein to predict neurological outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). (lu.se)
  • Despite these precautions, neurological serious adverse events can occur in healthy individuals after praziquantel intake. (who.int)
  • The trainings also focus on the early identification of those neurological adverse events and their management. (who.int)
  • The World Bank has been established that psychological and neurological research must be of importance to understand all about cognitive processes in illiterate adults. (bvsalud.org)
  • With this partial revierw of literature, we wanted to put some perspective about the importance of the neurological research for developing better psycho educative practices for illiterate adults, or adults in the process of learning to read and write. (bvsalud.org)
  • Sometimes you might withdraw a ventilator in cases of very severe and permanent neurological damage," Joffe said. (dictionary.com)
  • A neurological surgeon may specialize in the treatment of one area of the body, such as the spinal column, or in the treatment of certain age groups. (stlukesonline.org)
  • To date, 91 cases of HEV-associated neurological injury - most commonly, Guillain-Barré syndrome, neuralgic amyotrophy, and encephalitis/myelitis - have been reported. (nature.com)
  • February 25, 2009 - More than a year after developing a novel neurological illness, apparently caused by exposure to aerosolized pig brains, a cluster of 24 workers from 2 pork-processing plants in the United States have all improved. (medscape.com)