Neurology focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. It plays a crucial role in understanding neurological diseases, their mechanisms, and potential therapeutic approaches.

Some key research areas and diseases in neurology include:

• Neurodegenerative diseases: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and Huntington’s disease.

• Cerebrovascular diseases: Stroke, transient ischemic attacks (TIA), and vascular dementia.

• Epilepsy and seizure disorders: Understanding the causes, mechanisms, and treatment of epilepsy.

• Neuroinflammatory and autoimmune disorders: Multiple sclerosis (MS), Guillain-Barré syndrome, and neuromyelitis optica.

• Neuromuscular disorders: Myasthenia gravis, muscular dystrophy, and peripheral neuropathy.

• Headache and pain disorders: Migraine, cluster headaches, and trigeminal neuralgia.

• Neurodevelopmental disorders: Autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disabilities.

• Sleep disorders: Narcolepsy, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome.