Headache and Migraine Guide
A patient guide to distinguishing common headache patterns, migraine aura, medication overuse, and symptoms that need urgent assessment.
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Neurology
Information guides for patients and families to help understand conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
UNDERSTAND THE FIELD
What is neurology?
Neurology is the field of medicine concerned with assessing and following conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Movement, sensation, balance and memory are among the functions considered during a neurological assessment.
What happens during a neurological assessment?
Assessment starts with a discussion of symptoms and medical history. A neurological examination may assess muscle strength, sensation, reflexes, coordination and cognitive function. The history and examination findings guide whether imaging or other tests are needed.
Choose a topic from the guides below to learn more about symptoms, assessment and everyday life.
Browse neurology guidesSource: NINDS — Neurological diagnostic tests and proceduresNeurology
Information guides
Stroke: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Recovery Guide
A guide to recognizing stroke quickly, understanding imaging-based emergency treatment decisions, and planning individualized rehabilitation.
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Dementia and Alzheimer’s Guide
A guide to distinguishing ordinary aging from cognitive change that affects daily function, understanding assessment, and addressing modifiable risks.
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Epilepsy and Seizure Guide
A guide covering first-seizure assessment, CDC-based seizure first aid, treatment, pregnancy, sport, driving, and military-service review in Türkiye.
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A guide to how MS affects the central nervous system, relapse and progression, the limits of MRI, and the role of rehabilitation.
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Parkinson’s Disease Guide
A guide to motor and nonmotor symptoms, clinical diagnosis, treatment options, and planning a safer daily life with Parkinson’s disease.
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A guide to symptoms, investigations, and team care across motor-neuron, peripheral-nerve, neuromuscular-junction, and muscle disorders.
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A guide to sensory, motor, and autonomic nerve patterns, common causes, diagnostic tools including EMG, and treatment principles.
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A guide to insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs, REM sleep behavior disorder, and narcolepsy, including assessment and safer sleep habits.
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