Neurology

Restless Leg Syndrome - Neurology

Star Lee — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:06:56 GMT

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.

Sleep Terrors

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:56:16 GMT

Sleep Terrors

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder - Neurology

Star Lee — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:06:55 GMT

Periodic limb movement disorder is a disorder characterized by periodic episodes of repetitive and highly stereotyped limb movements that occur during sleep.

Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:33:00 GMT

Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome (DSPS) is believed to be a disorder of the body's timing system – the biological clock. Difficulty falling asleep and difficulty waking come from the biological clock being out of phase with the sleeping and waking times the DSPS patient tries to carry out.

Insomnia

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:32:27 GMT

Insomnia is difficulty in initiating and/or maintaining sleep. It is a term that is used often to indicate any and all stages and types of sleep loss. Insomnia is not a disorder, it is a symptom.

Sleepwalking

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:55:41 GMT

Sleepwalking (somnambulism) is a series of complex behaviors initiated during slow wave sleep that results in walking during sleep.

Hypersomnia

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:33:40 GMT

Hypersomnia is excessive sleepiness. It is an excessively deep or prolonged major sleep period. It may be associated with difficulty in awakening.

Narcolepsy - Neurology

Star Lee — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:45:11 GMT

Narcolepsy is a life-long neurological illness, primarily characterized by sudden uncontrollable sleep attacks and persistent daytime sleepiness.

Sleep Apnea - Neurology

Star Lee — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:06:58 GMT

Sleep apnea refers to non-breathing episodes during sleep, occurring as frequently as several hundred times per night. Loud, irregular snoring occurs as the person attempts to breathe at the end of each episode.

Brain Tumors

Star Lee — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:41:04 GMT

A brain tumor is a mass of cells growing unnecessarily or abnormally in the brain. These tumors can be benign or malignant.

MotorNeuronDisease

Star Lee — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:17:35 GMT

MOTOR NEURON DISEASESJames B. Caress, MDWake Forest University School of MedicineMotor Neuron Diseases •progressive selective degeneration of upper and/or lower motor neurons•proximal and distal weakness•tend to spare eye movements and bladder/bowel function. Anatomy: UMN•upper (UMN) and lower (LMN) motor neurons•UMNs

Pediatric Neurology

Star Lee — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:28:38 GMT

Brenner Children’s Hospital has 3 pediatric neurologists with the knowledge and experience necessary to treat serious neuroligical conditions in children.

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Star Lee — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:03:58 GMT

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Denervation

Star Lee — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:13:00 GMT

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Star Lee — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:57:38 GMT

Sleep Study

Star Lee — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:57:35 GMT

Gamma

Star Lee — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:57:32 GMT

Our Doctors

Bob Ellison — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:17:14 GMT

A list of neurologists at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Specialties

Star Lee — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:24:42 GMT

Our highly experienced team has a proven record of success.

QR - ALS Center

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:32:31 GMT

A list of contact information for the ALS Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Facts about ALS for Patients and Caregivers

Star Lee — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:18:54 GMT

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, affects upper and lower motor neurons, the nerve cells that control voluntary movements of the throat, tongue, arms and legs. ALS does not affect a person's intellect, senses, heart or bowel/bladder functions.

Donations

Star Lee — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:56:37 GMT

Donations to the ALS Research Fund are used to start pilot projects, maintain animal colonies and perform patient-oriented research.

Diagnosis of ALS

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:50:11 GMT

There is no single test used to establish a diagnosis of ALS. However, specially selected tests are performed to rule out other diseases.

ALSA-Certified Center

Star Lee — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:59:15 GMT

There are enormous benefits to receiving care via an ALSA-Certified Center of Excellence.

ALS Clinic

Star Lee — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:55:01 GMT

The ALS Clinic at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (WFUBMC) was established to offer patients a comprehensive team approach to treating ALS.

ALS Center

Star Lee — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:22:03 GMT

The ALS Center utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to provide patients with a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan aimed at maximizing functionality and quality of life.

Von Hippel-Lindau

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:29:17 GMT

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment and research on disorders such as Von Hippel-Lindau.

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:29:15 GMT

The Department of Neurology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment and research on disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia.

Sleep Studies

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:29:12 GMT

A sleep test, called polysomnography is usually performed to diagnose sleep apnea.

Sleep Disorders Center-Patient Story

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:57:27 GMT

The Sleep Disorders Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center helped Mary Hontz overcome insomnia she experienced after surviving a massive heart attack.

Sleep Disorders Center

Star Lee — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:22:09 GMT

The Sleep Disorders Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center specializes in the evaluation and treatment of problems related to abnormal sleep or excessive daytime sleepiness.

Sleep Disorders

Star Lee — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:06:59 GMT

The Sleep Disorders Center is devoted to the evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders in patients of all ages.

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Star Lee — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:50:36 GMT

Contact information from the Sleep Disorders Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

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Star Lee — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:50:15 GMT

Contact information for the Movement Disorders Clinic at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Parkinson’s Disease

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:58 GMT

The treatment of Parkinson's disease at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Outpatient Neurology Clinic

Star Lee — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:42:02 GMT

The Outpatient Neurology Clinic at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center boasts 16 exam rooms, a 2-bed treatment room, and an Ultrasonology Lab.

Neurosonology

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:54 GMT

The Neurosonology Unit at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is an ICAUL accredited laboratory that performs over 3,500 extra- and intra-cranial neurovascular ultrasound studies per year.

Neuro-Radiology

Star Lee — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:11:57 GMT

At Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, clinical equipment for neuroradiology is state of the art.

Neuropsychology

Star Lee — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:35:01 GMT

The Neuropsychology Section is composed of specialists in the study of brain-based skills.

Neuromuscular Section

Star Lee — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:34:21 GMT

The Neuromuscular Section of the Department of Neurology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is actively involved in patient care, education, and research.

Neuromuscular Diseases and Disorders

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:51:34 GMT

At Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, many sophisticated electrodiagnostic procedures are available for the patients with neuromuscular diseases and disorders.

Neurofibromatosis

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:42 GMT

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center offers a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment and research on disorders such as neurofibromatosis.

Myasthenia Gravis

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:39 GMT

The Department of Neurology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center treats myasthenia gravis, a disorder of the neuromuscular junction that causes muscle weakness.

Muscular Dystrophy

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:37 GMT

Controlling the symptoms and maximizing the quality of life are the goals of muscular dystrophy treatment at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Multiple Sclerosis Program

Star Lee — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:40:27 GMT

The mission of the Program in Multiple Sclerosis is to provide the best possible treatment for individuals and their family members suffering from multiple sclerosis.

Multidisciplinary Multiple Sclerosis Clinic

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:32 GMT

The Multidisciplinary Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Clinic at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center consists of several disciplines, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreational therapy, and social services.

Movement Disorders

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:29 GMT

The treatment of movement disorders at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Movement Disorder Clinic

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:32:11 GMT

Evaluation of people with movement disorders at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is available through both the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery and through the Multidisciplinary Movement Disorders Evaluation Clinic.

Migraine and Other Headaches

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:32:00 GMT

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.

MEG Unit

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:20:25 GMT

Wake Forest Baptist’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is one of only 18 clinical sites in the country, and the only site in North Carolina or surrounding states, to utilize magnetoencephalography (MEG).

Inpatient Neurology Service

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:32:06 GMT

The Inpatient Neurology Service is composed of 2 teams, the Stroke Service and the General Service, each with an attending physician, a neurology resident, a medical house officer, and 5 to 6 medical students.

Essential Tremor

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:14 GMT

The treatment of essential tremor at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Epilepsy

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:11 GMT

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is recognized internationally for the medical management of epilepsy.

Dystonia

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:09 GMT

The treatment of dystonia at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Dyskinesia

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:06 GMT

The treatment of dyskinesia at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Diagnostic Neurology

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:04 GMT

The Diagnostic Neurology laboratory performs electroencephalograph (EEGs), routine and intraoperative evoked potentials and video-EEG monitoring.

Diabetic Neuropathy

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:28:01 GMT

Treatment for diabetic neuropathy at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center is aimed at relieving discomfort and preventing further tissue damage.

Cranial Base Tumors

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:27:59 GMT

Surgical treatments including multidisciplinary team surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma Knife) are special areas of expertise in the Cranial Base Tumor Center at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Conditions and Treatments

Bob Ellison — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:29:22 GMT

A list of neurology services provided at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Brain Aneurysms and AVMs

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:31:20 GMT

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.

BOTOX Treatments

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:30:12 GMT

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center has been a leader in BOTOX® use for migraine management.

Back and Neck

Mark Flaherty — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:30:57 GMT

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center has a long and well-established multi-disciplinary program for diagnosing and treating back and neck problems.

ALS

Internal Administrator — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:52:43 GMT

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center established the ALS Clinic to offer patients a comprehensive approach using a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and therapists.

Contact Us

Star Lee — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:21:08 GMT

A list of phone numbers for the Department of Neurology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

About the Department of Neurology

Star Lee — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:20:32 GMT

A message from the chair of the Department of Neurology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

QR - Neurology

Internal Administrator — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:32:02 GMT

A list of helpful numbers for the Department of Neurology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Neurology

Bob Ellison — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:30 GMT

Information about the Department of Neurology at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

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Star Lee — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:12:58 GMT

Facts

Star Lee — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:13:02 GMT