Pediatric neurologists, also known as child neurologists, are medical doctors that specialize in the nervous systems of children. Pediatricians are doctors that treat children. Neurologists are doctors who concentrate on the nervous system. So, pediatric neurologists focus on children’s nervous…
Neurologists diagnose and treat conditions of the nervous system. That means disorders, diseases, and conditions that impact the brain or the nervous system. Most people think of brain injuries when they think of neurologists. For example, they know that someone…
Neurological disorders are disorders that impact the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. They can be structural, biochemical, or electrical in nature. Neurological disorders can create a range of symptoms, which can be present all of the time, most of the…
Pediatric neurology is the branch of medicine dealing with neurological conditions in children, from newborns through adolescents. Neurologists treat diseases and disorders of the nervous system. The nervous system includes the brain and nerves, but also the spinal cord, the…
Most people associate seizures and epilepsy with uncontrolled movements. However, epilepsy can also be marked by a lack of movement. This type of epilepsy is known as absence epilepsy. Childhood Absence Epilepsy (CAE) is an epilepsy syndrome featuring absence seizures…
What is autism? That is a great question. Autism is a neurodevelopmental spectrum disorder that impacts communication. In the last several years, the medical community has dramatically changed its approach to autism. Those changes have resulted in many people who…
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. It is also known as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The diagnosis may depend on the combination of symptoms your child exhibits. ADHD is usually diagnosed in childhood. People may outgrow…
If you are experiencing neurological challenges, they can be difficult to diagnose. Neurologists cannot see the brain, so for years we had to base diagnoses on symptoms and static images of the brain. However, we have an additional powerful tool…
When an elderly person begins to experience cognitive changes, people often dismiss the symptoms. We have come to expect cognitive decline as part of the aging process. However, there is a large difference between the gradual cognitive decline associated with…
Do you have a child that plays sports? If so, you may have heard that some sports, especially contact sports, can increase your child’s risk of a concussion or other brain injury. That is why many neurologists, including us, recommend…
One of the most puzzling things about COVID-19 is that it can impact people in so many different ways. At initial onset, COVID-19 symptoms can range from non-existent to lethal. Some people only have symptoms for a few days, while…
Epilepsy is a complex disorder. While doctors do now know all of the causes of epilepsy, we do know that there is a link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and developing epilepsy. A TBI is when someone experiences a bump,…
Do you feel like you are forgetting more things, lately? Many people think that mild memory loss is a natural part of aging. While that is somewhat true, memory loss is not an inevitable part of aging. There are steps…
One of the challenges of having a chronic illness, such as epilepsy, is that the cost of treatment can be prohibitive. From diagnostic costs to medications and the routine visits necessary to ensure that you are on the proper medication…
While any person can have a seizure, people who have had two or more seizures without an identifiable cause are at higher risk of having additional seizures. Other conditions may also increase the risk of seizures. If you are at…
If you are facing epilepsy diagnosis, you are probably already on the hunt for the perfect treatment. That means getting together the right medical team to help manage symptoms. At Neuro Center NJ, we provide treatment for epilepsy in New…
Choosing the right pediatric neurologist can be daunting. You want a medical expert who is one of the best in the field. You also want a place where your child feels comfortable. Finding the right fit helps ensure your child…
Have you ever wondered if the weather could have an impact on your seizures? The fact is that some people are more likely to have seizures in the winter. While the weather is partially to blame, other seasonal factors have…
If your child has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy, you probably have questions. However, what you may not realize is that much of what you know about epilepsy may be wrong. Epilepsy is surrounded by mystery and misinformation. Some of…
Studying neuroscience is challenging. While scientists can take a hands-on approach to discover how other organs function in the body, the brain is more of a mystery. It took most of human history for scientists to discover which parts of…