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• Neurology is the branch of medicine that deals with the function and disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in neurology. Neurologists work closely with other specialists such as neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, orthopedists and ophthalmologists.

• Neurology Facts

  1. Mental and neurological disorders are responsible for 1% of deaths and 11% of diseases worldwideWHO: Neurology and Public Health
  2. Nerve function was first studied in the 18th centuryeMedicine: Definition of Neurology
  3. U.S. neurologist median salary: $196,426Salary Wizard: Physician - Neurology

• Neurological Exam

  A complete neurological exam tests several areas, including:

  • Mental status
  • Cranial nerve function
  • Strength
  • Coordination
  • Reflexes
  • Sensation

• Current Research

  Research areas in neurology include investigations into the causes and treatment of dementia, the use of stem cells to treat neurological disorders and the regeneration of tissue and function following spinal cord injuries.

• Clinical Milestones

  • 1924: Hans Berger invents the EEGInstitute of Chemistry: Hans Berger
  • 1975: CAT scan patentedAPS: November 25, 1975: Patent for Full-body CAT Scan
  • 1984: MRI invented Invent Now: hall of Fame Inventor Profile

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