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Central nervous system
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The central nervous system refers to the brain andspinal cord. These serve as the main "processing center" for the whole nervous system, and thus control all the workings of the body.
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Central nervous system (CNS): The central nervous system is that part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord.
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Central Nervous System
The central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. The peripheral nervous system includes all peripheral nerves.
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The central nervous system is the part of the nervous system made up of the brain and spinal cord.
The central nervous system.
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Central Nervous System Injury Center
Anatomy of the spine
The spinal column is made up of many individual bony rings called vertebrae, joined together by muscles and ligaments.
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Central Nervous System Infections - Pathogenic infections of the brain, spinal cord, and meninges.
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Cancer treatments to the central nervous system (CNS) may affect the child's brain.
Certain factors increase the risk that CNS late effects will occur.
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Central nervous system
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Autonomic hyperreflexia is a reaction of the autonomic (involuntary) nervous system to over-stimulation.
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CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) DAMAGE (BY HIV INFECTION): The central nervous system is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and the meninges (protective membranes surrounding them).
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Central nervous system. Anaerobic bacteria can cause brain and spinal cord abscesses.
Bloodstream. Anaerobic bacteria can be found in the bloodstream of ill patients (a condition called bacteremia).
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Central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicine that causes drowsiness) or
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Central nervous system (CNS) depressants, such as antihistamines and other medicines for allergies, hay fever, or colds; tranquilizers; some other prescription pain relievers; seizure medicines; muscle relaxants; sleeping pills; ...
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central nervous system
CNS. The brain and spinal cord.
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The central nervous system (CNS) - consists of the brain and the nerves that make up the spinal cord that runs through the bones of the spine (vertebrae).
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Sometimes the central nervous system is affected, and deep depression, amnesia, seizures, or psychosis can result.
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A disorder of the central nervous system that causes convulsions, or seizures.
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Adrenaline, a hormone produced in the core of the adrenal glands that's sometimes used to treat asthma and allergic reactions.
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Side effects on the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) are more common in older people and are often a reason to stop using the medication. These side effects include: ...
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Rabies is a serious viral illness that attacks the central nervous system of infected humans and ultimately results in death. The virus is acquired by exposure to the saliva of infected mammals, usually from a bite.
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The virus enters the body by way of the mouth, invades the bloodstream, and may be carried to the central nervous system, where it causes lesions of the gray matter of the spinal cord and brain.
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The herpes virus may enter the central nervous system through infections in the head and neck, including the ears. Many people have herpes infections inside their noses or inside their ears.
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Ceresine (previously CPC-211) An investigational cytoprotective drug for the prevention of central nervous system ischemia. Ceresine, a small molecule drug, reduces the accumulation of lactic acid in the brain that occurs after head injury or stroke.
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The syndrome can affect the central nervous system. Within two to six months after the initial strep throat, muscle weakness and poor coordination may develop, causing poor grasp, sloppy handwriting and jerky movements.
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Research has associated chronic fatigue with inflammation of the central nervous system (5) an overactive immune system (6) and a disturbance of the hypothalamus gland which lies at the base of the brain and controls the body's hormone related ...
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Amphetamines excite the central nervous system. They cause an overall sense of well-being for 6 to 8 hours. This period is followed by agitation that can cause violent behavior. Repeated use increases an individual's tolerance to the drug.
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After absorption, it passes into the central nervous system, or the brain. "Caffeine sensitivity" refers to the amount of caffeine that will produce negative side effects. This amount will vary from person to person.
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HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE - An inherited disease of the central nervous system that usually has onset between the ages of 30 and 50. It is characterized by dementia and bizarre involuntary movements.
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Abnormal activity in the central nervous system seems to contribute to the disease. People who have had injuries to their nerves are particularly at risk.
Symptoms of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy?
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In neurology, a central lesion involves the brain or spinal cord, i.e., the central nervous system. A peripheral lesion involves the nerves away from the spinal cord and does not involve the central nervous system.
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This medicine causes the body to make less cerebral spinal fluid and returns the central nervous system's pressure to normal. Weight loss is encouraged and is helpful.
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Nicotine stimulates the central nervous system, increasing the heart beat rate and blood pressure. This results in the heart needing more oxygen.
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a condition that affects facial features, growth retardation, and central nervous system problems. It can occur if a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy....more
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RSD/CRPS appears to involve the complex interaction of the sensory, motor, and autonomic nervous systems, and the immune system. It is thought that brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) control over these various processes is somehow changed ...
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IgA may also be an important and effective antibody in sites other than mucosal tissues, such as the central nervous system. IgA inhibits the binding of micro-organisms to mucosal surfaces, thus preventing entry.
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Other microorganisms elude treatment by hiding in hard to reach areas such as the central nervous system and bones.
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There are several causatives for swimbladder difficulties, including injury, bacterial infection, Malawi bloat, fatty liver, obesity, genetic problems, damage to the central nervous system, hypoxia, (insufficient oxygen supply) or a brain tumour.
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We are also studying, via functional expression screening and other cell biological methods, the mechanism of early neural development, and Wnt regulation in the central nervous system.
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