"A neurological disorder is any disorder of the nervous system."
Diseases and conditions that affect the nervous system, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy.
Anatomy of the nervous system: Understanding the different parts of the brain, their functions, and how they communicate with each other is crucial to understanding neurological disorders.
Neurotransmitters: Chemical messengers within the brain that control everything from mood to movement.
Neuroplasticity: The brain's ability to change and adapt in response to experience.
Genetics and neuroscience: Understanding how genes influence neurological disorders.
Neuroimaging: Techniques used to visualize the structure and function of different parts of the brain, such as MRI and fMRI.
Neuropharmacology: The study of how drugs and chemicals affect the nervous system.
Neuroethics: The ethical considerations associated with neurological disorders, such as the use of cognitive enhancements.
Epigenetics: How environmental factors can influence gene expression and contribute to neurological disorders.
Neuroinflammation: Inflammation in the brain that can cause or worsen neurological disorders.
Neurodegenerative diseases: Progressive diseases that affect neurons in the brain and can lead to cognitive and physical decline, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.
Neurodevelopmental disorders: Disorders that affect the growth and development of the brain, such as autism and ADHD.
Traumatic brain injury: Brain damage caused by a blow to the head, which can lead to a range of neurological symptoms.
Stroke: A disruption of blood flow to the brain that can cause neurological damage.
Psychiatric disorders and neuroscience: The relationship between mental health and neurological disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
Neuropsychology: The study of the relationship between the brain and behavior, and how neurological disorders can affect behavior.
Neuroscience and aging: The changes that occur in the brain as we age and how they can contribute to neurological disorders.
Alzheimer's disease: A progressive disorder of the brain that affects memory, thinking, and behavior.
Parkinson's disease: A degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects motor function.
Multiple sclerosis: An autoimmune disorder that affects the central nervous system and causes a wide range of symptoms.
Epilepsy: A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures.
Migraines: A neurological disorder characterized by severe headaches, often accompanied by light sensitivity, nausea, and vomiting.
Huntington's disease: An inherited disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI): A neurological disorder caused by a blow or jolt to the head that can result in impaired cognitive and motor function.
Tourette syndrome: A neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations.
Cerebral palsy: A group of neurological disorders that affect movement and posture, usually caused by brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth.
"Structural, biochemical or electrical abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves can result in a range of symptoms."
"Examples of symptoms include paralysis, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness."
"There are many recognized neurological disorders, some relatively common, but many rare."
"They may be assessed by neurological examination."
"They... treated within the specialties of neurology and clinical neuropsychology."
"Interventions for neurological disorders include preventive measures, lifestyle changes, physiotherapy or other therapy, neurorehabilitation, pain management, medication, operations performed by neurosurgeons or a specific diet."
"The World Health Organization estimated in 2006 that neurological disorders and their sequelae (direct consequences) affect as many as one billion people worldwide."
"Health inequalities and social stigma/discrimination [are] major factors contributing to the associated disability and their impact."
"Physiotherapy or other therapy [can be used]."
"Operations [are] performed by neurosurgeons."
"Preventive measures [can be taken]."
"Lifestyle changes [can be beneficial]."
"Neurorehabilitation [is used]."
"Pain management [is used]."
"Medication [is used]."
"A neurological examination [is conducted]."
"A specific diet [can be used]."
"Health inequalities [are] major factors contributing to the associated disability and their impact."
"Social stigma/discrimination [is] major factors contributing to the associated disability and their impact."