A neurophysiologist diagnoses and assists in the development of treatment plans for disorders involving the brain and nervous system. Among the conditions are:
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Memory and attention problems, such as early dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and attention deficit brain dysfunction
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Seizures, epilepsy, and other seizure diseases
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Migraine and cluster headaches are two types of headaches.
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Parkinson's disease, tremor, and dystonia are examples of movement disorders.
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Multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig's disease), and muscular dystrophies are examples of neuromuscular disorders that damage the muscles and nerves.
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Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and narcolepsy are examples of sleep disorders.
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Stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA, or "mini-stroke") are examples of vascular diseases.
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