Neurosciences
Neurosciences is the medical specialty that provides care for the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. St. Mary's is a recognized national leader in Neurosciences having received the Stroke Care Gold Plus Award.
We offer award-winning care for stroke, brain injury, spinal conditions and many other neurological issues, including life-saving emergency services. St. Mary’s continuum of neuroscience care has helped thousands of people prevent illness, treat emerging problems, maximize recovery and manage chronic conditions. We want to be your neuroscience center of excellence.
Neuroscience incorporates a wide range of conditions affecting some 15 million Americans, including:
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Brain Tumors
- Dystoma
- Epilepsy
- Headaches
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Migraines
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spine, Neck, and Back Pain
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
Learn more about the signs of stroke. If you believe you may be experiencing a stroke, please call 911 immediately.
St. Mary’s Health Care Neuro team stands at the ready for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Learn about conditions affecting the neck, back and spine, and available tests and treatments.
Learn about the award winning neuroscience units at St. Mary’s as well as St. Mary’s Neurological Specialists.
Learn about the care available for neuro patients including rehab, home health, and outpatient services.
St. Mary’s high-tech Neuro Lab evaluates brain and nervous system function. The highly specialized staff helps patients receive services including:
- Electroencephalograms (EEGs): EEGs record the electrical activity of the brain.
- Ambulatory EEGs: Patients are given a small EEG recorder to be worn at home for continuous monitoring for 2-3 days. Patients record their daily activities in a journal throughout the course of the test. EEG records along with patient journal entries are reviewed by staff.
- Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS): These studies evaluate the speed at which nerve signals travel and can help diagnose if the nerves are working properly.
- Electromyograms (EMG): EMGs are performed by a neurologist to test how well the nerves and muscles interact.
- Intra-operative monitoring: Intra-operative monitoring is performed during brain and spinal surgery to ensure that there are no changes in conduction and function of the nervous system. The information is transmitted to the neuro-hospitalist on staff for immediate interpretation and this information is conveyed to the surgeon so changes can be made if needed.
- Evoked potential studies: These studies evaluate the integrity of the visual (VER) system.
For information talk to your physician or call (706) 389-3900.
