neurologisti

Neurologisti are physicians who specialize in disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. They diagnose and treat conditions that affect cognition, movement, sensation, balance, and autonomic function.

Education and training typically begin with a medical degree, followed by a residency in neurology that lasts several years. Many neurologists complete fellowships in subspecialties and pursue board certification where available. Ongoing continuing medical education is required to maintain licensure.

In clinical practice, neurologists perform comprehensive neurological examinations, interpret tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electroencephalography (EEG), and may perform procedures such as lumbar puncture or nerve conduction studies. They manage chronic and acute neurological conditions and coordinate care with other specialists and allied health professionals.

Common conditions include stroke, epilepsy, migraine and other headaches, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease and other movement disorders, neuropathies, neuromuscular diseases, dementia, brain tumors, and autonomic disorders. Neurologists often work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, or academic centers and may participate in inpatient neurocritical care or palliative care when needed.

Subspecialties within neurology include vascular neurology (stroke), epileptology, neuromuscular medicine, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, neurophysiology, pediatric neurology, neurocritical care, and sleep medicine.

The field emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient-centered communication, and collaboration with neurosurgeons, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists. Research in neurology ranges from clinical trials to fundamental neurobiology, aiming to improve diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for nervous system disorders.