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Neurology
Neurology
The University Hospital of Sharjah has a well-equipped Neurology and Neurosurgery Department. Experienced doctors in the field help patients cope with severe complications. Our Neurologists and Neurosurgeons are immensely skilled at drug prescriptions for headaches, seizures and tumors and complex operations involving brain tumors, pinched nerves and many more. Our neurologists and neurosurgeons specialize in Neurology, epilepsy, Dementia, Movement disorders, Effective Public awareness about neurological diseases and many more.
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Long-term video EEG is used to assess a child’s brain activity and behavioral activity for a prolonged period of time. This test is also implemented on infants to obtain a sounder understanding of brain activity.
Sleep disorders are a set of preconditions that influence the capacity to sleep well on a regular basis. A blend of lifestyle modifications and medical care is involved in sleep disorder treatments.
Parkinson’s disease is caused by a loss of dopamine, a chemical messenger in the brain. This loss interferes with the brain’s ability to relay messages that control movement. This dopamine loss reduces ability to regulate their movements, body and emotions.
The neurophysiology department at the University Hospital Sharjah offers a wide range of important diagnostic tests and procedures:Electroencephalogram (EEG) Electromyography (EMG, Evoked Potential Test, Brain Auditory Evoked Potential (BAEP), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP), Visual Evoked Potential (VEP), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
A branch of medical science which deals with nervous system disorders and diseases. which includes central nervous system, the peripheral nervous system and the autonomic nervous system.
Neurological disorders are diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system. These disorders primarily affects brain functioning, spinal cord, cranial nerves, peripheral nerves, nerve roots, autonomic nervous system, neuromuscular junction, and muscles.
An EEG, or electroencephalogram, is an examination that monitors the brain's electric signals. It is used by physicians to help in the treatment of epilepsy and sleep disorders.
Migraines are not common headaches. As these are sudden episodic pains, it can be more severe in nature and can last for three hours to three days. Migraine is a neurological condition which is more prevalent in women due to hormonal changes during menstruation being one prominent reason.
Implanted patients need to see the doctor or pump manager periodically before it runs out, to get the pump refilled with baclofen. The amount of refills depends on what concentration of drug is being used.
Baclofen Pump Programming is the process of setting up when and how much baclofen gets delivered in to the implanted pump.