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Careers in Medicine – Neuro Physician
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Neurology is a highly specialised branch of medicine which studies the ailment of the nervous system like brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. It involves treating the patient with nervous system disorders as well as related tissues and muscles of a human body. Disorders such as Stroke, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s disease etc., They conduct physical examinations of the neck and head, balance tests, check reflexes, range of movement and muscle strength etc., Examinations are also conducted to check the patient’s sensory response, memory speech and other cognitive abilities. They may also conduct blood and other diagnostic tests for identify neurological disorders. They use imaging tests like magnetic resonance imaging(MRI), positron emission tomography and electroencephalography(EEG). After determining the kind of the disorder they recommend treatment. In some health issues medication is prescribed while in others physical therapy, specialised medical care or social services re recommended. Trans cranial magnetic stimulation and other procedures which stimulate nerves of the brain are often conducted. Only those with loads of patience, perseverance, tenacity and clinical effeciency in performing their tasks and can work for long hours under tremendous pressure are suited for this kind of job. The should have a caring, compassionate and emphathetic disposition with excellent communication skills having the patience to hear the patients problems, good eye hand coordination and ability to work as part of a team and good managerial skills also are useful. There are very few institutes like Indian Academy of neurosciences IAN situated in lucknow and a few other ones in other parts of the country. The ratio of the number of doctors available to patients is very very low in our country and many new avenues are opening in this sector for institutes, hospitals and professionals wanting to pursue a profession in neurosciences. The demand for qualified neurologists is very high compared to the supply which has to be bridged as many more mind related health issues are cropping up among the old as well as the baby boom era children. All in all it is a profession which has a very bright future for those entering the field. Hope dear readers found this article informative and useful.
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