Pediatric Neurology
Pediatric Neurology

Pediatric Neurology

by Brian Alverson, MD

Pediatric neurologists are specialized physicians with training in both neurology and pediatrics. As such, they are qualified to treat neurological conditions in the pediatric population. Pediatric neurology can span disorders of any part of the nervous system, including the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, the spinal cord, the brain, and even the blood vessels that supply them.

There is huge variation in the types of diseases managed by pediatric neurologists. Relatively simple disorders include migraines and cerebral palsy, while complex and rare conditions include metabolic diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. In all pediatric patients, but especially in those with neurologic disorders, a traditional history and physical exam are difficult to ascertain, so special maneuvers and techniques are required to narrow the differential.

Course Details

  • Videos 19
  • Duration 1:55 h
  • Quiz questions 103
  • Concept Pages 37

Content

Your Educators of course Pediatric Neurology

 Brian Alverson, MD

Brian Alverson, MD

Dr. Brian Alverson is the Residency Director at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware and a Professor of Pediatrics at Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Until 2022, he has been a Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Medical Science at Brown University, as well as the Director for the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Hasbro Children's Hospital, Rhode Island, USA.

He obtained his MD at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1999 and is currently also the Director of Undergraduate Pediatric Education at the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University.

Due to his achievements in pediatric education, he has won over 25 teaching awards at two Ivy League Medical Schools.

Within Lecturio, Dr. Alverson teaches courses on Pediatrics.


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Wish there was more ACM
By Alaena A. on 28. September 2022 for Arnold-Chiari Malformations and Craniosynostosis

The explanation for craniosynostosis was very good. I wish there was more information on Arnold Chiari Malformation.

 
Great lecture
By Anna Asantewaa M. on 28. February 2022 for Ataxia in Children

Thanks a lot for this lecture. I found it very useful.

 
i like it helpful
By dina k. on 09. February 2022 for Pediatric Neurology

easy to understand .the lectures are short and this is very elpful because long lectures are tiring ,especially if you are tired after difficult work day.

 
Excellent lecture
By med s. on 06. July 2021 for Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP), Hydrocephalus & Dandy-Walker Variant (DWV)

Like the details about shunt problems. Amazing lecture. Thanks a lot.