Nervous System Disorders
- ADHD
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common neurobehavioral problem that affects children as well as some adults.Some research suggests that the cause of...
- ALS
- All voluntary movement in the body is controlled by the brain. Nerve cells in the brain, called upper motor neurons, initiate movement through the release...
- Alzheimers Disease
- The healthy brain is made up of millions of interconnecting nerve cells, called neurons. Neurons constantly communicate with each other by sending signals through tentacle-like...
- Anatomy of the Spine
- The spine is a column of bones that forms the axial skeleton; this framework provides strong, yet flexible support for the trunk of the body...
- Botulism
- Botulism is a rare, but serious type of food poisoning caused by an organism called Bacterium clostridium. The organism generally exists in a dormant state...
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- The carpal tunnel is a tight, narrow, C-shaped passageway in the wrist that is made up of tiny bones and ligaments.Some of the tendons and...
- CAT Scans
- A CAT scan is used to detect both bone and soft tissue damage. During the procedure, three-dimensional anatomical imagery is created by utilizing x-ray technology.X-rays...
- Cochlear Implants
- When sound waves reach the ear, they are gathered by the funnel-shaped outer ear and channeled into the middle ear.As sound passes to the middle...
- Depression
- The brain is composed of millions of interconnecting nerve cells called neurons. In order for a person to think, move, or feel, these neurons must...
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- The human nervous system consists of vast network of specialized tissue including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves which connect and control all the organs...
- Drug Addiction
- The brain is composed of millions of interconnecting nerve cells, called neurons. In order for the brain to function so that a person can think,
- Electrodiagnostics
- Electrodiagnostic testing evaluates muscle symptoms that may result from injury or disease to either nerves or muscles in the body. Symptoms can include muscle pain,
- Epidural Anesthesia
- At the culmination of approximately 40 weeks of pregnancy, a woman will begin to experience labor. Labor signifies the impending delivery of the baby.
- Epilepsy
- Epilepsy is a seizure disorder in which there is a sudden, temporary change in how the brain functions.The healthy brain is made up of millions...
- Hearing Loss
- During normal hearing, sound waves travel through the ear canal and strike the eardrum causing it to vibrate. The eardrum is attached to three tiny...
- Hearing Test
- When sound waves reach the ear, they are gathered by the funnel-shaped outer ear and are channeled into the middle ear.At the entrance to the...
- Low Back Pain
- The spine consists of 33 vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and provide stability to the torso. The lower section of the spine is called...
- Lumbar Fusion
- The intervertebral discs make up one-fourth of your spinal column and act as the spine's shock absorbing system, protecting the vertebrae, spinal cord, and other...
- Lumbar Laminectomy
- A person's spinal column consists of 33 vertebrae that house and protect the spinal cord. These vertebrae are separated and cushioned by intervertebral discs.When a...
- Lumbar Surgery
- The spine consists of 33 vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and provide stability to the torso. The lower section of the spine is called...
- Meningitis
- The brain is surrounded and protected by the bones of the skull, cranial meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid.Meningitis is the infection of the meninges, the membrane...
- Migraine
- A migraine is a severe vascular headache that is usually worse on the sides of the head but can also occur on only one side...
- MRI
- When someone suffers from an internal ailment that cannot be detected by a traditional office examination, an MRI may be necessary.When an MRI is administered,
- Multiple Sclerosis
- The central nervous system comprises nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain and spinal cord.A fatty product called myelin surrounds most nerves in the body.
- Myelography
- The spinal cord is protected by the spine as it carries messages to and from the brain. However, even though the spinal cord is protected...
- Parkinsons Disease
- The brain is composed of gray and white matter containing millions of nerve cells. These nerve cells, or neurons, communicate through the release of chemicals...
- Smoking Cessation
- Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 different chemicals, with nicotine being the primary component. Nicotine is a naturally occurring colorless liquid that comes from the...
- Spinal Injections
- When patients experience chronic and severe back pain, certain types of medications can be injected into the painful area of the spine in order to...
- Spinal Problem Tests
- Accurate diagnosis of a spinal problem is imperative for proper medical care. A physician will analyze the patient’s medical history and conduct a thorough physical...
- Spinal Stenosis
- A person's spinal column consists of 33 vertebrae. These stacked vertebrae form a canal that protects the delicate spinal cord.Sometimes, the canal, which holds the...
- Spinal Tap
- The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that run from the base of the brain all the way down the back. They are responsible...
- Stroke
- As with all organs in the body, the brain needs oxygen and nutrients in order to function properly. These life-sustaining products are delivered to the...
- Tennis Elbow
- The skeletal system is the framework for the body. It gives the body shape, protects internal organs, and allows movement.Movement is accomplished by an interaction...
