Neurology is the study of nerves. The science of medicine behind the functioning and treatment of disorders related to the nervous system comes under neurology. Physiological functions of the human body like sleeping, consciousness, sensitivity, waking up, behaviour, etc. are all controlled by the nerves. The nervous system is a complex system and neurology revolves all-around this sophisticated system.
Doctor of Medicine (Neurology) is a specialization in the field of medicine and one can go for it after completing the pre-medical education. It is a post-doctorate speciality degree in which one goes through rigorous training. A doctor who completes the D.M. (Neurology) course is called a neurologist. A neurologist is a doctor who is specialized in treating the illnesses of the nervous system.
Neurologists are experts in neurology and hence they can identify the symptoms which imply a neurological disorder and then treat the cause of those symptoms. https://www.careers360.com/courses/neurology-course
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Neurology is the medical aspect of neuroscience. It is something you do after medical school. It involves treating and managing diseases of the nervous system such as strokes, seizures, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and so on, with drugs and other non-surgical approaches. Neurologists can be involved in research, but it is commonly of a clinical nature, such as running clinical trials.
Neurobiology is the branch of basic science dealing with the structure and function of the nervous system. Lot of cell biology, histology, animal model work and so on. Some neurobiologists use electrical devices because a lot of the brain's communication happens through electrical signals. Will set you on a path oriented towards basic research.
Neuropsychology is about behavior and how it relates to the nervous system. Less biological than the above two, more on the human level. Many hospitals have clinical neuropsychologists on staff, and they are often involved with evaluating patients with dementia, strokes, autism and other diseases which affect behavior and thinking. They administer IQ tests, and evaluate speech, thinking, decision making, attention and so on. You could be a non-clinical neuropsychologist focused on research. Cognitive neuroscience, which investigates the brain mechanisms behind processes like vision, hearing and learning, is a related field.
Neuroscience seems to be a catch-all term dealing with all things dealing with the nervous system. In hospitals, neurology and neurosurgery are often clubbed under "neurosciences". In research institutions, neurosciences could refer to neurobiology, neuropsychology, neuropharmacology and a bunch of other things.
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