Brain & Nervous System: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Neuroblastoma: Screening - Patient Information [NCI PDQ]

    10/31/08, Healthwise

    Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormaltissue or cancer is found early, it may be easier to treat. By the time symptoms appear, cancer may have begun to spread.

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  • Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)

    07/09/08, Healthwise

    A magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) is a type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to provide pictures of blood vessels inside the body. In many cases MRA can provide informa

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  • Meningitis - Exams and Tests

    12/24/08, Healthwise

    Diagnosis of meningitis is based on a medical history, a physical exam, and tests.

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  • Vestibular Neuritis - Exams and Tests

    08/22/07, Healthwise

    Vestibular neuritis is usually diagnosed from your symptoms of sudden vertigo, nausea, and vomiting with no hearing loss.

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  • Encephalitis - Exams and Tests

    08/05/08, Healthwise

    Your doctor will ask questions about your medical history and your symptoms. It is important to tell your doctor if you have taken any recent trips or have been sick lately. Your doctor may also ask about your sexual history to see if it'

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  • Neurological examination for multiple sclerosis

    02/28/08, Healthwise

    Before conducting a neurological examination for multiple sclerosis (MS), the doctor will collect information about your symptoms. The kinds of symptoms, as well as how and when they occur, are important in evaluating whether you might ha

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  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) - Exams and Tests

    02/28/08, Healthwise

    Diagnosing multiple sclerosis (MS) is not always easy. It may take some time from when symptoms first appear to confirm the diagnosis. MS is diagnosed when it is clear from neurological tests and a neurological examination that lesion

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  • Electronystagmogram for vertigo

    12/29/08, Healthwise

    In an electronystagmogram (ENG), wires (electrodes) attached to the face detect involuntary eye movements (nystagmus) that occur when a person has vertigo. During this test, the person is asked to track a moving object with the eyes,

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  • Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine

    07/19/07, Healthwise

    A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of the spine and vertebrae in the neck (cervical spine), upper back (thoracic spine), or lower back (lumbosacral spine).

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  • Physical exam for carpal tunnel syndrome

    10/29/08, Healthwise

    As part of the physical exam for carpal tunnel symptoms, your health professional will:

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