Burns

Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, burn treatment, and burn rehabilitation

Neurosurgery (Neurological Surgery)

Neurological surgery is used to treat disorders of the brain, spine, and nerves. The healthcare provider who specializes in neurological surgery is called a neurosurgeon or neurological surgeon.

Neurology

Neurology is the branch of medicine that is concerned with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which the fatty tissue that surrounds the nerves is destroyed. When this happens, the nerves are unable to conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain. It causes muscle weakness, impaired coordination, and fatigue.

Meningitis

Meningitis is inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain. Meningitis can be caused by either a virus or bacteria. Bacterial meningitis may be life-threatening.

Home Page - Nervous System Disorders

The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates the body's basic functions and activities. It is made up of two major divisions: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.

Headache

Nearly everyone has suffered from a headache. This article discusses several types of headache, how they are diagnosed and treated.

Audiologist

Audiologists measure and evaluate a person's ability to hear sounds. They specialize in treating people with hearing disorders.