7^th World Heart and Brain Conference

Neurology

Neurology is the branch of biology that focuses on the study of disorders of the nervous system. The diagnosis and treatment of all categories of situations and diseases affecting the peripheral and central nervous systems, their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue, such as muscle. The nervous system includes the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and peripheral nervous system (PNS). The central nervous system includes the spinal cord and brain. The central nervous system also includes neurophysiology. Many neurologists may have additional training or interest in some specific areas of Neuroscience, such as epilepsy, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, and movement disorders, Sleep medicine, and pain management.