What is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)? Guillain-Barré syndrome (say “ghee-YAN bah-RAY”) is a problem with your nervous…
Year: 2023
Epilepsy
Seizures are the only visible symptom of epilepsy. There are different kinds of seizures, and symptoms…
EMG/NCS
Nerve conduction study (NCS) Nerve conduction studies are preformed first. The goal of the test is…
Electrocardiogram
The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a diagnostic tool that measures and records the electrical activity…
EEG
Electroencephalography (EEG) is the recording of electrical activity along the scalp produced by the firing of…
Creutzfeldt – Jakob Disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative, invariably fatal brain disorder. It affects about one person…
Communication Disorder
A Communication Disorder – speech and language disorders which refer to problems in communication and in…
Chronic Pain
While acute pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert you to…
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy is caused by damage to the brain that results in impaired muscle movement and…
Cataplexy
This condition causes loss of muscle tone while you’re awake. Muscle weakness occurs in certain parts…