A neurological exam is usually the first test given when a patient complains of symptoms that suggest a brain tumor. The exam includes checking eye movements, hearing, sensation, muscle movement, sense of smell, and balance and coordination. The doctor will also test mental state and memory.
X-rays of the skull were once standard diagnostic tools but are now performed only when more advanced procedures are not available. Advanced imaging techniques have dramatically imp...
Read more »...disproportionately present, i.e. the patient may have little on neurological examination but... Read more »
...sign, hyper reflexes--- that were evident during the neurological exam. I had serial MRIs every... Read more »
...possible. After the interview, the doctor will conduct a neurological exam looking for... Read more »
...history, reviewing their symptoms, performing a thorough neurological exam, and ruling out other... Read more »
...the appointment will be comprised of The Precise Neurological Exam. (Follow this link for the... Read more »
Sleep patterns in the young and aged... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a lot of health issues to worry about. But cancer may be lower on the list for them... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Young children and infants with obstructive sleep apnea could benefit from a new surgical technique. Removing the adenoids,... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A long, uninterrupted night's sleep is good medicine for Alzheimer's patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). New research... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Breathing may seem like a mindless bodily function, but new research shows the mind is actually more involved in breathing than... Read summary »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Obese people with type 2 diabetes might want to get checked out for sleep apnea as well. According to Temple University... Read summary »