<?xml version="1.0" ?> <rss xmlns:xsd="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" version="2.0"><channel><title>Neurosciences</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/rss.aspx?fid=759</link><description>Neurosciences</description><item><title>QR - Stroke Center</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Comprehensive-Stroke-Center/QR---Stroke-Center.htm</link><description>
Helpful contact information for the Comprehensive Stroke Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
</description><author>Patrick Morton</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:57:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Comprehensive Stroke Center</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Comprehensive-Stroke-Center.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is internationally known for pioneering work in cerebrovascular treatment innovation, diagnostic technologies and improved outcomes in stroke care.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Patrick Morton</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:57:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QR - Epilepsy Center</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Comprehensive-Epilepsy-Center/QR---Epilepsy-Center.htm</link><description>
Contact information for the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
</description><author>Patrick Morton</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:42:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Phase II Monitoring</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Comprehensive-Epilepsy-Center/Phase-II-Monitoring.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;If data collected during your Phase I admission does not provide your physician with enough information to determine whether you would be a good surgical candidate, Phase II Monitoring may be needed.;Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is internationally recognized for the medical management of epilepsy.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Patrick Morton</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:42:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Phase I Monitoring</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Comprehensive-Epilepsy-Center/Phase-I-Monitoring.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The purpose of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is to assess a patient's condition through monitoring and determine the best treatment.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Patrick Morton</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:42:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Epilepsy Web Presentations</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Comprehensive-Epilepsy-Center/Epilepsy-Web-Presentations.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Neurologists at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center have prepared a number of informative web presenations about neurological issues and conditions.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Patrick Morton</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:42:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Epilepsy Monitoring Unit</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/neurology/neurology-sections/epilepsy/monitoring.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Our 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, the most modern in the state, is dedicated to confirming a diagnosis of epilepsy and pinpointing seizure activity and origin. Video and electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings of seizure activity can be made 24 hours a day.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:50:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Epilepsy Information Service</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Comprehensive-Epilepsy-Center/Epilepsy-Information-Service.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The Epilepsy Information Service is a hotline managed by internationally known epilepsy expert, Patricia Gibson.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Patrick Morton</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:42:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Epilepsy Clinic for Women</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Comprehensive-Epilepsy-Center/Epilepsy-Clinic-for-Women.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Coordinated care is provided by specialists in epileptology, gynecology, medical psychology, obstetrics and social work.;Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center's new Epilepsy Clinic for Women takes a team approach to addressing the special health concerns of women and girls.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Patrick Morton</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:42:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Epilepsy Clinic</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Comprehensive-Epilepsy-Center/Epilepsy-Clinic.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The Comprehensive Epilepsy Clinic at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center onsists of 16 examining rooms, a 2-bed treatment room and on-site laboratory facilities for clinical and research purposes.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Patrick Morton</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:42:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Comprehensive Epilepsy Center</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/surg-sci/ns/epilepsy.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The goal of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is for all patients with epilepsy to be seizure-free.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Patrick Morton</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:42:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Parkinson's Disease</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Parkinson-s-Disease.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the brain that leads to shaking (tremors) and difficulty with walking, movement, and coordination.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:37:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Essential Tremor</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Essential-Tremor.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Essential tremor is a type of involuntary shaking movement in which no cause can be identified. Involuntary means you shake without trying to do so.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:36:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Unpredictable or Jerky Movement</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Unpredictable-or-Jerky-Movement.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Jerky body movements is a condition in which uncontrolled, purposeless, rapid motions interrupt normal movement or posture.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:40:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wilson's Disease</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Wilson-s-Disease.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder in which there is too much copper in the body's tissues. The excess copper damages the liver and nervous system.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:41:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tremor</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Tremor.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;A tremor is a type of involuntary shaking movement. Involuntary means you shake without trying to do so. A tremor is often most noticeable in your hands, but may affect any body part (even your head or voice).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:39:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tourette's Syndrome</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Tourette-s-Syndrome.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that causes a person to make repeated and uncontrolled (involuntary) movements and sounds (vocalizations) called tics. The disorder is commonly called Tourette syndrome.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:39:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Torticollis</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Torticollis.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Torticollis is a twisted neck in which the head is tipped to one side, while the chin is turned to the other.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:39:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tardive Dyskinesia</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Tardive-Dyskinesia.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Tardive dyskinesia is a disorder that involves involuntary movements, especially of the lower face. Tardive means "delayed" and dyskinesia means "abnormal movement."&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:38:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Stereotypic Movement Disorder</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Stereotypic-Movement-Disorder.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Stereotypic movement disorder is a condition in which a person makes repetitive, purposeless movements (such as hand waving, body rocking, or head banging) for at least four weeks. The movements interfere with normal activity or have the potential to cause bodily harm.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:38:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Spasmodic Dysphonia</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Spasmodic-Dysphonia.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Spasmodic dysphonia involves difficulty speaking because of repetitive or continuous spasms (dystonia) of the muscles that control the vocal cords.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:38:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Charely Horse</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Charely-Horse.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;A charley horse is the common name for a muscle spasm, especially in the leg. Muscle spasms can occur in any muscle in the body. When a muscle is in spasm, it contracts without your control and does not relax.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:36:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Multiple System Atrophy</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Multiple-System-Atrophy.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare condition that causes symptoms similar to Parkinson's disease. However, patients with MSA have more widespread damage to the autonomic nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system that controls important organ functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestive system muscles, and sweating.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:37:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Restless Leg Syndrome</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Restless-Leg-Syndrome.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Restless leg syndrome is a sleep disorder characterized by leg discomfort during sleep, which is only relieved by frequent movements of the legs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:37:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Huntington's Disease</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Huntington-s-Disease.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Huntington's disease is a disorder passed down through families in which certain nerve cells in the brain waste away, or degenerate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:36:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bell's Palsy</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Bell-s-Palsy.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Bell's palsy is a temporary form of facial paralysis that occurs with damage to the nerve that controls movement of the muscles in the face.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:35:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bruxism</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Bruxism.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Bruxism is when you clench (tightly hold your top and bottom teeth together) or grind (slide your teeth back and forth over each other) your teeth.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:35:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uncontrolled or Slow Movement</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Uncontrolled-or-Slow-Movement.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Uncontrolled or slow movement is defined as a problem with muscle tone, usually in large muscle groups, that leads to slow involuntary contractions of the head, limbs, trunk or neck.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:40:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ataxia</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Ataxia.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Jerky body movements is a condition in which uncontrolled, purposeless, rapid motions interrupt normal movement or posture.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:35:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uncontrollable Movement</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Uncontrollable-Movement.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;Uncontrollable movements are slow, twisting, continuous, and involuntary movements of the arms, legs, face, neck, or other parts of the body.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:39:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Uncoordinated Movement</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Uncoordinated-Movement.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Uncoordinated movement is muscle control problem or an inability to finely coordinate movements, which results in a jerky, unsteady, to-and-fro motion of the middle of the body (trunk) and unsteady gait (walking style). The condition is called ataxia.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:40:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Webcasts</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Webcasts.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;In April 2002, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center produced the world's 1st live Internet broadcast of the surgical implantation of a deep brain stimulator, a device used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:31:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Helpful Web Links</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Helpful-Web-Links.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery have provided a list of web links with valuable neurology information.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:31:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Contact Us</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Contact-Us.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;This is a list of phone numbers for the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:30:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>About Neurosciences</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/About-Neurosciences.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is at the forefront of brain and spinal cord knowledge and technology.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:30:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Our Doctors</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Our-Doctors.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;A list of neurologists and neurosurgeons at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:35:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Our Doctors</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Our-Doctors.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Members of the Movement Disorders Team at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:49:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Movement Disorders Center</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/surg-sci/ns/md-surg.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Movement Disorders  Movement disorders are a broad category of neurological diseases that include Parkinson's Disease, Atypical Parkinsonism and Parkinson's plus syndromes Essential tremor and other types of tremor Choreas Myoclonus Tics Dyskinesias Dystonias The Movement Disorders Program at Wake Forest&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:02:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Frequently Asked Questions</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Frequently-Asked-Questions.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Frequently Asked QuestionsMovement Disorders FAQIt is important to realize that every patient with a movement disorder is unique, so the treatment is unique. Depending on your problem, you will be evaluated by our multidisciplinary team to find out the best&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:01:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Deep Brain Stimulation</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Deep-Brain-Stimulation.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) program at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is among the oldest and most experienced programs in the nation.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conditions</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders-Center/Conditions.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The Movement Disorder team at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center treats a number of movement disorders.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:54:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Von Hippel-Lindau</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Von-Hippel-Lindau.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease is a rare, genetic disorder characterized by the abnormal growth of tumors.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:43:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Trigeminal Neuralgia</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/neurosurgery/pain/trigeminal-neuralgia.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Trigeminal neuralgia is an extremely painful inflammation of the trigeminal nerve which causes severe facial pain and spasm of the facial muscles.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:42:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleepwalking</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Sleepwalking.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Sleepwalking is a series of complex behaviors initiated during slow wave sleep that results in walking during sleep.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:42:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Terrors</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Sleep-Terrors.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Sleep terrors are characterized by a sudden arousal from slow wave sleep with a piercing scream or cry, accompanied by autonomic and behavioral manifestations of intense fear.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:42:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Disorders</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Sleep-Disorders.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The Sleep Disorders Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is devoted to the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in patients of all ages.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:41:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sleep Apnea</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Sleep-Apnea.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Sleep apnea refers to non-breathing episodes during sleep, occurring as frequently as several hundred times per night.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:41:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Restless Leg Syndrome</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Restless-Leg-Syndrome.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder characterized by disagreeable leg sensations, usually prior to sleep onset, that cause an almost irresistible urge to move the legs.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:52:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>qr - Neurorehabilitation</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/qr---Neurorehabilitation.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Contact information for neurorehabilitation services at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:48:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>qr - Neuropsychology</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/qr---Neuropsychology.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Contact information for neuropsychology services at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:47:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Periodic Limb Movement Disorder</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Periodic-Limb-Movement-Disorder.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Periodic limb movement disorder is a disorder characterized by periodic episodes of repetitive and highly stereotyped limb movements that occur during sleep.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:40:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Parkinson’s Disease</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/neurosurgery/movement-disorders/parkinsons-disease-index.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder affecting the movement of muscles. Treatment at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:49:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neurorehabilitation - Outpatient Services</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Neurorehabilitation---Outpatient-Services.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Outpatient neurology and neurosurgery services at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center are provided at CompRehab Plaza, a freestanding facility 1 block from the main Medical Center campus.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:39:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neurorehabilitation - Occupational Rehabilitation</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Neurorehabilitation---Occupational-Rehabilitation.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The Occupational Rehabilitation Program at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center includes a comprehensive interdisciplinary Functional Restoration Program for persons with chronic nonoperative back and neck pain.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:39:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neurorehabilitation - Acquired Brain Injury Unit</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Neurorehabilitation---Acquired-Brain-Injury-Unit.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;A dedicated 12-bed Acquired Brain Injury Unit at Wake Forest
University Baptist Medical Center provides specialized care for
persons with traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Internal Administrator</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:17:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neurorehabilitation</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/neurosurgery/neuro-rehabilitation/</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The Program in Rehabilitation at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center includes a wide variety of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient programs.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:38:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neuromuscular Diseases and Disorders</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Neuromuscular-Diseases-and-Disorders.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The broad category of neuromuscular disorders or diseases covers conditions that involve the weakness or wasting of the body muscles.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:50:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neurofibromatosis</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Neurofibromatosis.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder of the nervous system. Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment and research on this disorder.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:37:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Narcolepsy</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Narcolepsy.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Narcolepsy is a life-long neurological illness, primarily characterized by sudden uncontrollable sleep attacks and persistent daytime sleepiness.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:37:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Myasthenia Gravis</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Myasthenia-Gravis.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a disorder of the neuromuscular junction that causes muscle weakness because nerve impulses are not adequately transmitted to muscles.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:36:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Muscular Dystrophy</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Muscular-Dystrophy.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a rare group of genetic muscle diseases related to the absence of certain essential muscle fiber components, causing progressive weakness.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:35:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Movement Disorders</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Movement-Disorders.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Physical conditions such as tremor, muscle rigidity and location of problems help with the diagnosis of a movement disorder.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:48:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Migraines and Other Headaches</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Migraines-and-Other-Headaches.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Headache patients may be referred by their own doctors or by the Emergency Department to the Neurology Department at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:09:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Insomnia</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Insomnia.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Insomnia is difficulty in initiating and/or maintaining sleep.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:37:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Hypersomnia</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Hypersomnia.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Hypersomnia is an excessively deep or prolonged major sleep period.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:36:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Essential Tremor</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Essential-Tremor.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Essential tremor is a progressive neurological disorder and the most common of the movement disorders. Treatment at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:36:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Epilepsy</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Epilepsy.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is recognized internationally for the medical management of epilepsy.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Patrick Morton</author><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:47:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dystonia</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Dystonia.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Dystonia is an unusual illness that involves involuntary spasms and muscle contractions. Treatment at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dyskinesia</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Dyskinesia.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Dyskinesia is a neurological disorder often caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs. Treatment at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:34:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Diabetic Neuropathy</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Diabetic-Neuropathy.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Diabetic neuropathy is a nerve disorder that can cause numbness, pain, extending problems and weakness.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:33:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Delayed-Sleep-Phase-Syndrome.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) is believed to be a disorder of the body's timing system.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:33:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cranial Base Tumors</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Cranial-Base-Tumors.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Acoustic neuroma is the most common type of cranial base tumor. Treatment of cranial base tumors at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center involves the Departments of Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:21:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Conditions and Treatments</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Conditions-and-Treatments.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center has a national reputation for expertise in a number of areas.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:34:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brain Tumors</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Brain-Tumors.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;At Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, therapy of brain tumors is available through a collaboration of the Departments of Radiation Medicine, Medical Oncology and Neurosurgery.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:19:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Brain Aneurysms and AVMs</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/surg-sci/ns/aneurysm.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;The treatment of brain and spinal arteriovenous malformations is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Neurosurgery and Neuroradiology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:17:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Back and Neck</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Back-and-Neck.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center has a long and well-established multi-disciplinary program for diagnosing and treating back and neck problems.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Mark Flaherty</author><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:11:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ALS</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/ALS.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neuromuscular disease in which muscle function is lost because the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord are destroyed.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:13:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Acoustic Neuroma</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Acoustic-Neuroma.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;An acoustic neuroma is a benign, noncancerous, often slow-growing tumor of the nerve which connects the ear to the brain (8th cranial or auditory) nerve.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:51:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Specialties</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Specialties.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Neurosciences at WFUBMC includes the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Star Lee</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:03:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>QR - Neurosciences</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/QR---Neurosciences.htm</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;A list of important contacts for Neurology and Neurosurgery at
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center&lt;/p&gt;
</description><author>Internal Administrator</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:27:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Neurosciences</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/</link><description>
&lt;p&gt;Patients with brain tumors, neurological and movement disorders and spinal problems look to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center for next-generation diagnostics, technology and treatment.&lt;/p&gt;
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</description><author>Internal Administrator</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:23:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tobacco TEST</title><link>http://www.wfubmc.edu/Neurosciences/Tobacco-TEST.htm</link><description>

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