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A lot of parents have questions about who to consult when they suspect their child might have ADHD. Who can diagnose? Who can treat? What's the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist? Let's start with the last one first. A psychologist is a non-medical therapist or counselor. This person may have a Ph.D. and be called "Dr." but is not a physician. A psychiatrist, on the other hand, is a physician and can prescribe medications. Let's talk about who can diagnose and what they can do. Basically, five groups of people can diagnose ADHD. To begin with, you might take your child to the pediatrician or family doctor. As a physician, he or she can diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication if...

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system destroying nerves and causing lesions that create permanent damage and results in pain, loss of feeling, vision difficulties, and mobility problems among many other symptoms that people with this disease suffer. There has been a lot of research centered on this disease in an effort to find a cause and a way to prevent and treat MS and aspartame is one of the substances receiving a hard look from many. Although it was approved for use and deemed as safe, aspartame has never quite been able to get itself out of the spotlight. Blamed for everything from cancer to headaches and depression this chemical has many convinced...

Employment of physicians and surgeons is projected to grow faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014 due to continued expansion of health care industries. The growing and aging population will drive overall growth in the demand for physician services, as consumers continue to demand high levels of care using the latest technologies, diagnostic tests, and therapies. In addition to employment growth, job openings will result from the need to replace physicians and surgeons who retire over the 2004-14 period. But what is this career about? Is it such a great opportunity as everyone claims? Well, this career allows you to help people and advance knowledge and your work and...

There is reasonable evidence of neurological problems in Celiac disease (CD) even those well treated on a gluten-free diet should undergo periodic neurological screening. Peripheral neuropathy is found in almost half of people with CD. Previously, neurological complications in Celiac disease were reported to be as high as 36% or more than a third. Some unexplained neurological problems are present but not recognized by the patient or their doctor in many patients and some have several problems. Unfortunately, since brain imaging is not routinely done or recommended in those who are newly diagnosed we don't really know how high these numbers may be really be. More staggering is the fact that we are...

If you suffer from migraines, every bright light, stressful afternoon or loud noise can be a source of pure dread as you wait to see if a migraine will develop from these common causes of plain old headaches. Migraines make common headaches seem like a blessing, and you may limit your life and your activities dramatically in an effort to avoid these incredibly painful experiences. People with chronic migraines, serious headaches that occur regularly over a long period of time, may be treated with everything from mood altering medicines to hypnosis. However, there is one treatment that has been used with considerable success that your doctor may not be telling you about. According to preliminary...

What are consultative examinations? Where social security disability (SSDI) hearings are concerned, consultative examinations are oftentimes requested in an effort to obtain the opinions of outside medical professionals in order to evaluate MS disability claims.  Although the SSA will always evaluate and take into consideration all of your treating physician's and specialist's records, they may also require you to submit additional evaluations by an independent medical professional.  This is done in order to obtain additional substantiating evidence on your behalf. The function of the consultative examiner The SSA will select the CE who is ordered to examine the claimant.  Depending on the nature...

The story of David and Goliath found in the Bible is probably one of the most well-known and often-told stories from the Old Testament. It carries with it a wonderful lesson - that no problem is too big in the eyes of God. If we see everything in the same perspective as God, huge problems and situations that seem impossible can be seen more clearly. We can deal with them more effectively, especially with God on our side. According to the Bible, Goliath was a member of the Philistine army that was waging war against the Israelites. He was over 9 feet tall and was clad in armor from head to foot. The Israelites were terrified of Goliath and none would fight him. Meanwhile he continued to mock Saul...

Cryosurgery, also known as Cryotherapy or Neuroablation, is a minimally invasive FDA approved procedure done in the office for pain relief and nerve problems of the foot. Dr. Katz notes that treatments have provided longstanding relief for heel pain, plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma and neuropathy and many other painful conditions. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia using a tiny incision that does not require stitches. A probe is used to freeze tissue in a 15 minute office procedure. Extreme freezing temperatures produce an anesthetic effect beyond the temporary relief produced by simple cooling. This procedure may be used as a primary treatment but is more commonly used after...

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up" (Thomas Edison) "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary" (Vidal Sassoon) "Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance" (Samuel Johnson) I felt that it was a good idea to jumpstart this article with those three quotes above. It has been said that Thomas Edison (the inventor of the light bulb) attempted and failed more than 10,000 times before he finally succeeded in inventing the modern light bulb; which fact in my book makes him superbly qualified to boldly state what he had to say about failure. What...

Yoga was a big thing during the 60s. However, it soon began to drop in popularity. People undertaking yoga as an exercise soon lost patience with the activity, due to its slow but steady results, and turned their interest to a faster pace of exercise such as aerobics. However, yoga has turned once again in the popularity ratings and become a very attractive form of exercise for people who are interested in working out rather than working towards a spiritual goal. You will find that yoga is a great stretch and flexibility program. It is being used increasingly by those who have trouble balancing their work and personal life. The personal lives of modern day executives are affected by a stressful...

Patients and doctors alike have resorted to eastern methodologies in search for a cure to the damage caused by stroke. Ancient techniques such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have become popular alternatives for stroke rehabilitation as results have shown more effective than the western approach. Traditional Chinese Medicine, which already is popular among stroke patients, comes in the form of herbal medication and century-old therapeutic techniques like Acupuncture and Tong Ren Therapy. Acupuncture, as scary as this may sound, is a painless procedure of inserting and manipulating threadlike needles into specific points on the body for stimulation and treatment. There are other...

Are you finding that you are having problems remembering certain things, such as people's names? If you are then you are not alone as there are millions of people in the same position as you. Fortunately there are plenty of techniques that you could use to improve your memory. Before we take a look at how to improve your memory, let us look at what components our memory consists of. There are three components of memory known as imprint, retention and recall. It is through imprint component of our memory that we are able to store any new information our brain receives. As for the retention component it is used to help us to create a lasting impression about something in our mind. The recall component...

Since the discovery of multiple sclerosis, doctors have found it difficult to diagnose multiple sclerosis. The reason is simple. Let us take the US as an example. According to earlier numbers, there are about 400,000 people with MS. Newer numbers talk yet of 500,000. Put this in relation to the number of doctors in the US (more than 812,000 already in the year 2000) and you can imagine how often doctors ever see MS patients. If the chance is so low, how should the average doctor be able to diagnose the symptoms correctly? It gets still more difficult as the initial symptoms are very subtle and unspecific. Talking to patients and searching the Internet, we discover that in many cases it takes years...

Have you ever noticed that folks that have a musical background happen to be smarter than other people? Scientists, neurologists, and clinical psychologists have noted this and there is very strong evidence that this is not a fluke, but that there is a very real reason as to why this is, that goes deep into the biological human system, even down to the cell level. Indeed, rather than me explain all this to you, perhaps I might recommend an extremely telling book on this very topic. The book is by a University Researcher that has dedicated much of his own life to studying all this. The name of the book is: "This is Your Brain on Music; The Science of Human Obsession" by Daniel J. Levitin; Penguin...

My Dentist, reluctant and skeptical, graduated from Dental School in 1970 --- and while he was there, he was very carefully taught that people can get all the nutrients they need from the food we eat every day. In fact Dental and Medical students have been given that kind of instruction about Food Supplements for decades. My Dentist got married in 1971 and several years later, in 1985, his wife was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. Medical Doctors had no idea what caused either problem. Since 1985 Neurologists and Rheumatoidologists have recommended many experimental drugs to treat these issues, but she refused to become a lab rat. Why was she so opposed to taking...

n Dr. José Luis Salgado Ruiz was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease nearly six years ago, he thought his career and his future were over. Parkinson's disease, also known as PD, is a neurodegenerative condition that affects the central nervous system. The condition causes tremors, slowed movement, as well as a decrease in motor skills, speech, and daily living skills and activities such as buttoning clothes, tying shoes, cooking, writing, and range of motion and mobility. No longer even able to hold a stethoscope, Dr. Salgado was forced to give up his medical practice. Traditional medications and therapies failed to alleviate his symptoms or improve his condition. "My condition started with a very...

There is evidence that physicians who specialize in the field of neurology will have better than average job growth than their colleagues. This is due to several factors most importantly the aging of our general population. As the baby boomers in this country continue to get older, there will be a need for physicians who can take care of them. As human beings age there is likelihood that diseases affecting the nervous system will become increasingly prevalent, this creates a need for physicians that can diagnose and treat these diseases. There is little doubt that for the foreseeable future there will be many neurology jobs available for qualified physicians. A neurologist is a physician who has...

Those who don't suffer from migraines don't understand how the blinding pain and associated symptoms (nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, etc.) can be debilitating. Migraines often result in the inability to work, or even move from a quiet, dark room for the duration of the migraine episode. If you are one of the more than 28 million Americans plagued by migraines, pain relief may be as simple as a change in your diet. Neurologists specializing in migraine treatment have noted a correlation between monosodium glutamate (MSG) and migraines. Patients of such noted neurologists were able to decrease their number of migraines to a minimal amount after being placed on a MSG-free diet...

Botolinum toxin A has been around for about three decades, but its many benefits to the health of patients taking it are just starting to surface. Medical doctors, especially in the United States, started injecting what is more popularly known as botox to patients who suffer from an eye disorder known as strabismus. Strabismus is characterized by an abnormal misaligning of the eyes, leading to crossed eyes. In 1989, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the use of botox as a treatment for eye muscle disorders like uncontrolled twitching. Thus, the use of botox in the medical profession became wide spread. But like many other drugs, the potential of botox has expanded beyond its original...

Neurologists If you have a sleep disorder like:o narcolepsy (falling asleep suddenly and sometimes without warning during the day),o idiopathic hypersomnia (sleeping too much),o restless leg syndrome (involuntary movement of the limbs) or a sleep disorder associated with Parkinson's disease or Multiple sclerosis, Your PCP may refer you to a neurologist experienced in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. These disorders originate with some sort of abnormality within the brain or nervous system. Many of the early pioneers in sleep medicine were neurologists who were interested in how the reorganization of the nervous system during sleep made it vulnerable to dysfunction. Because neurologists...

Cerebral Palsy is considered as one of the most common inborn birth disorders, others are born with it and some just become afflicted with it 2 or 4 years after birth.There are about 500,000 children and adults in the United States that are affected with this condition. It is an abstract entity of ailments that is associated with the ability to move and to keep up balance and posture. The disorders usually show up at the first 2 years of life of a child, others may have a hard time learning to walk. They may also have trouble with tasks such as writing or using scissors. A lot have other medical conditions, including seizure disorders or mental impairment. You can expect this condition usually when...

"How do you thank someone who basically hands you back your life?" This is the question asked by Andres, who at a mere 20 years of age, suffered with ongoing vertigo which no one could diagnose much less effectively treat, and who "saw more specialists than there should exist, and was prescribed more medications than you could shake a stick at". These are the words of Andres, who's world finally stood still for the first time in over two years after only a relatively short course of treatment. Andres used the internet to find my website, and shortly thereafter became a patient. "It took me too long to find you, but only a fraction of it to get 100% better". One of about 800 board certified...

Neurology jobs deal primarily with the functions of the brain and everything that goes along with that. But at the heart of the desire to work in the neurology field is the longing for a career where you can provide a service to those who are most in need of a medical professional. Neurologists have to complete a four year residency program. In 2008 the average salary was between $203,200 and $298,503 according to an article in "Modern Healthcare." Neurologists are needed in a variety of settings that include homes, hospitals (including specialized children's hospitals), private offices, and residential treatment facilities such as nursing homes. With a neurology job you have the ability to work...

SWINE FLUE VACCINE – DEADLY OR SAFE? Should I get the vaccine and can I feel safe? H1N1 Influenza virus has spread globally and has shown tendency of slowing down, but keeps peaking in certain areas and coincides with the seasonal flu in parts of the world. Health authorities around the world have different view on how to handle this pandemic, however, they seem to agree to extensive vaccination against both the seasonal and H1N1 flu. Some countries have established a practice that all should take the vaccine, and others are sitting and waiting. In the U.S in 1976 a Swine flu breakout was declared and President Gerald Ford decided to vaccinate the population against this flu outbreak. There have...

If you have restless legs syndrome (RLS), you know how emotionally and physically aggravating it can be. Annoyingly, this terrible affliction can rob you of your sleep and keep you awake long after you should have fallen into a peaceful night slumber. Those creepy crawly compulsive leg movements affect not only your nights but extends throughout your entire life. Loss of your precious sleep decreases your enjoyment of life and affects not only your nights but your waking hours also because you are tired, cranky and struggle to stay conscious. You can’t even focus throughout the day exhausted from lack of sleep. The tormenting twitching and need to kick your legs affects not only you but your...

Anxiety is just an emotion which signifies a state of fear or apprehension in anticipation of some threat or danger, most of the times this threat is unreal and is due to some deep rooted psychological reason of past. Though almost all of us experience this at some point in our lives but in some cases this condition is aggravated and can cause anxiety and panic attacks which can lead to serious distress and discomfort. Sometimes we tend to relate our past experiences in maladaptive ways and consider our past experiences as benchmarks for all similar future situations. As a result our responses to similar situations become generalized even though future situations may be drastically different. At the...

Neurological disorders give rise to learning disabilities and this can have an effect on the individual's social and intellectual development. Sometimes, children with learning disabilities are smarter than children of their own age, but have difficulty in listening, writing, thinking, spelling, reading to name a few. The learning process for someone with a learning disability is more difficult and also different. However, parents should not despair as many famous people had learning disabilities, for example, Walt Disney had trouble reading all his life, Albert Einstein was unable to read till he was about nine years old and the famous actor Whoopi Goldberg also has a learning disability...

Turn on the news, open a newspaper - in today's age a person can't do either without running into news relating to stem cell research and the controversy surrounding stem cell proliferation. Stem cells have been made out to be the panacea for regenerating and repairing of the human body. Stem cells are known for their ability to change into any other type of cell the body requires at the time. A liver cell? No problem. A bicep cell. Done. It's no wonder the research community would like to find out how to increase the body's natural production of stem cells from the bone marrow where they are made. In a 2003 article from the Journal of the American Medical Association, a group of researchers...

What exactly is Yoga therapy, and what are its origins? Should a Yoga teacher consider becoming a Yoga therapist? Where will Yogic therapy go in the future? If we look at a simplistic definition of what Yoga therapy is, it might be described as: A Yogic practice, which uses breathing techniques (pranayama), postures (asanas), hygienic duties (kriyas), proper diet, meditation, and many more methods, which treat mental, emotional, and physical ailments. The origin of Yoga is, at least, 5,000 years old, but a contemporary school of therapy can be traced to Sri Tirumala Krishnamacharya, who is often regarded as a teacher of master teachers. Among his students were T.K.V. Desikachar, T.K. Sribhashyam, K...

Cardiovascular disease includes congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease. These are the two most common heart problems that affect sleep and can cause a sleep disorder. Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart can no longer pump enough blood fo the body's needs. Blood backs up in the veins of the heart which lead to the kidneys and edema eventually damages the lungs and other organs. People suffering from congestive heart failure have a very high risk of developing the sleep disorder of obstructive sleep apnea. Coronary heart disease is the build up of fatty deposits in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, called atherosclerosis. This condition also can lead to obstructive...

Believe it or not, there are some vitamins which can aid you in diminishing the symptoms of tinnitus. It is proven that some types of tinnitus are because of a damaged auditory nerve centre of the inner ear. This is why tinnitus vitamin supplements are considered to help preserve the nerves inside the ear. It is also believed that preserving the inner ears auditory nerve endings can prevent the symptoms of tinnitus and also loss of hearing. Studies all over the world have shown that tinnitus vitamins should be taken by those who are suffering from this disease in order to help in maintaining a healthy nervous system. Supplements like Zinc and Gingko Bilbao are recommended the most for the tinnitus...

Did you know that natural childbirth is a beautiful experience that you can treasure forever? Well, it is. Let Olivia Johnston tell you exactly why in her ebook, "Natural Childbirth Tips." Click Here For Natural Childbirth Tips Instant Access Now! Here are some of the many benefits of having an un-medicated childbirth: It establishes a closer bond between the mother and the baby. The bond with your precious baby will begin immediately after birth. Babies and mothers who have childbirth drugs in their system do not begin to bond properly because the woman's natural hormones are not released. When you give birth naturally, you will have the highest oxytocin rush of your life. Oxytoxin, being the love...

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has been deemed the "signature injury" of the Iraqi war. Millions of men and women who have been serving time in the U.S. military are returning home with conditions that their friends and families have no way of dealing with. With an average of 1.4 million Americans undergoing some form of TBI, the number of scientists and researchers striving to cure these individuals should be ever increasing, however, dwindling budgets continue to compress and squeeze war-related brain injury funding. In 2006, the U.S. House and Senate slashed the allocated funding for the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) in half from the previous year. Traumatic brain injury has been...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most widely studied and diagnosed conditions of today. ADHD is commonly diagnosed in hyperactive children (and more recently, adults) who have problems focusing, sitting still, or staying calm during social situations. These children often have trouble in school and have difficulties forming social relationships with their peers. Medical experts often prescribe prescription drugs in order to help these children settle down and focus. However, increasing criticism in recent years has focused on the high percentage of young children taking prescription medications for the disorder when other types of treatment, such as therapy, might...

Hyperhidrosis is a condition which causes excessive sweating. According to research nearly 4 percent of the world’s population suffers from symptoms of hyperhidrosis. Sweaty palms, hands, arms, face and feet can cause embarrassment and social issues. Day-to-day life may become difficult and mingling closely with others an uphill battle. However, hyperhidrosis is a treatable condition and does not have to end in social isolation. Causes of Hyperhidrosis Although hyperhidrosis might sound like a joke or something that will go away if you just ignore it, it's a serious medical condition which needs proper handling. In the brain lies the hypothalamus. This part of the brain is in charge of the sweat...

Neuropsychology report writing involves a lot of preparation, as compared to other conventional report writing methods. Neuropsychology is a branch of psychology that involves studying the relationship between the functions of the brain and other psychological processes such as thinking, paying attention and reacting. Neuropsychology relates to cognitive science and other mental functions such as language ability and memory. As a neuropsychologist, you will be involved in evaluation of neuropsychological disorders, scientific research on neurology, assessment of individuals suffering from neurological disorders and finally, management of neuropsychological scans and tests. Before writing a...

What the heck is making me feel like I need to move my legs back and forth everytime I lay down? Have you ever felt like you were more comfortable in bed when you were paddling your feet as if to be swimming across the English Channel? Maybe you were an Olympic swimmer in a past life and you don't remember it! Actually, that's not the problem you are having. You may not be familiar with the symptoms and causes of what is known as Restless Leg Syndrome or RLS? RLS is a condition which is quite interesting and which has also been referred to as "Jimmy Legs", "Jumpy Legs" or "Heebeejeebees". The scientific name for this syndrome is Ekbom syndrome. The movements associated with restless leg...