Research Notes on Brain Neurology
Brain neurology is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the brain.1 The brain is a vital part of the body, and minor abnormalities may cause severe disease.2 The components that make up the brain are the cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem.3
Fast Facts:
- Brain disorders account for one-third of all chronic diseases.4
- Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia.4
- 25 percent of people who have a chronic illness also have depression.4
Top Resources on Brain Neurology
- Wikipedia: Neurology
- Your Total Health: Brain & Nerve
- NeurologyChannel: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- AARP: Brain Diseases
- St. John's Health Center: Comprehensive Care For Patients With Brain Tumors, Pituitary Tumors And Skull Base Tumors
- Lucille Packard Children's Hospital:Brain And Behavior
- UAB Health sytem: Brain & Nervous System (Neurology/Neurosurgery)
- MedicineNet: Neurology
- Patient UK: Patient Support : Neurology - Other Brain Conditions
- A.D.A.M. (via University Of Pennsylvania Health System): Brain Components
Research Notes References
- ↑ Wikipedia: Neurology
- ↑ ivillage: Brain & Nerve
- ↑ A.D.A.M (via University Of Pennyslyvania Health System): Brain components
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 AARP: Brain Diseases
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