Tagged: neurology
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Services at | Updated 7 Dec 2022 | Tags: neurology neuromuscular Neuromuscular disorders neurorehabilitation
At the Atkinson Morley Neuromuscular Centre at St George’s Hospital we run a specialist clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in adults. We treat patients holistically working with a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians and allied health professionals in neurology, neurorehabilitation and respiratory medicine. Please see our general …
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Transition service for young adults with neuromuscular disorders
Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 28 Jul 2020 | Tags: neurology neuromuscular paediatric neurology
From the age of 16 years onwards young patients with a neuromuscular disorder will be transitioned from their paediatric clinic to adult services. This can be a time of great change as it is also a time when other life decisions are being made e.g. leaving school or staying in …
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Myasthenia clinic
Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 11 Aug 2023 | Tags: myasthenia neurology neuromuscular
The myasthenia clinic at St. George’s Hospital looks after patients with myasthenia gravis, an auto-immune condition that causes muscle weakness, including problems with speech, swallowing, vision, and can affect breathing. We work closely with the neurophysiology department and have access to a neurology day care admissions unit for ambulatory care, …
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Acute Neurology Rapid Access Clinics (HOT Clinics)
Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 11 Jul 2022 | Tags: a&e ED HOT clinics neurology neurosciences Quick Rapid access clinics
The Neurology Rapid Access Clinic (or ‘HOT’ clinics) is a consultant-led clinic which provides rapid access to neurology assessment for adults with either acute or sub-acute neurological symptoms. However, the clinic will not routinely review patients with suspected TIA, who should be referred to the TIA service, or seizures, who …
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Neurosciences Booking and Referral Centre
Services at | Updated 26 Nov 2018 | Tags: booking cancellations neurology referrals
We have a bookings centre within Neurosciences at St George’s Hospital in order to facilitate a more streamlined and interactive booking experience for GPs and patients requiring the expertise of our service. The booking centre coordinates appointments for the Neurology, Neurosurgery and Chronic Pain services. The Neurosciences bookings …
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Inpatient Neurology Therapies
Services at | Updated 20 Feb 2020 | Tags: guillian barre syndrome hyperoxic brain injury multiple sclerosis neurological condition neurology spinal cord injuries
The Neurology therapy team at St George’s Hospital is based within the Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre. The therapy team specialises in the assessment of patients with newly diagnosed or existing neurological conditions, such as Hypoxic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis, Guillian Barre Syndrome and Spinal Cord Injuries.
Movement disorders
Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 29 Dec 2023 | Tags: movement disorders neurology parkinson's disease tremor
The Atkinson Morley Movement Disorders Group provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment for people with movement disorders. Movement disorders are conditions involving the nervous system that affect the speed, fluency, quality and ease of body movements. Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and essential tremor are common Movement Disorders. In recent years, there has …
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Botulinum Toxin Therapy
Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 28 Jun 2021 | Tags: botox botulinum toxin therapy neurology
Botulinum toxin therapy (also known as Botox) is used to treat a range of neurological conditions and disorders for adults and children, including dystonia, spasticity and migraine. Botulinum toxin is a therapeutic muscle relaxing agent that is injected through a very fine needle. It weakens overactive muscles or reduces sweat …
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Neuromuscular Disorders
Services at St George's Hospital | Updated 28 Jan 2024 | Tags: muscle nerve neurology Neuromuscular disorders
The Atkinson Morley Neuromuscular Centre The Atkinson Morley Neuromuscular Centre provides specialist multi-disciplinary care for adults living with Neuromuscular conditions in Southwest London, Surrey and Sussex. The Centre received a national centre of excellence award in 2024. Neuromuscular disorders are diseases that can cause problems with: the nerves outside your …
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Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre
Services at Queen Mary's Hospital, St George's Hospital | Updated 26 Sep 2022 | Tags: chronic pain neurology neuroradiology neurorehabilitation neurosciences neurosurgery rehabilitation Stroke
The Atkinson Morley Regional Neurosciences Centre at St George’s Hospital is an internationally renowned unit for neurology, neurosurgery, neurorehabilitation and stroke services. The hospital offers comprehensive services for the diagnosis, treatment and care of all conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and the peripheral nervous system and muscles. St …
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