Samuel Armstrong

Recent Studies in Clinical Neurology Samuel Armstrong

The branch of science that is concerned with the study of disorders of the nervous system is known as neurology. It deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all the conditions and diseases of peripheral and central nervous system as well as their blood vessels, coverings and all effector tissues such as muscles. Neurology is a non-surgical specialty and its specialists can be involved in clinical trials, clinical research and translational research. Symptoms that may require medical attention within this field are confusion, dizziness, change in sensation, muscle weakness and coordination problems. Patients with multiple sclerosis, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, seizure disorders, infections of the nervous system such as encephalitis or brain abscesses, etc. are also treated within this field. The various sub-fields of neurology and their clinical aspects are glanced at in this book. It provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding. Students, researchers, experts and all associated with neurology will benefit alike from this book.