MADHURAM HOSPITAL

SERVICES OF MADHURAM HOSPITAL

NEUROPSYCHOLOGY:

Recognizing that nearly all neurological disorders or injuries combine the need for both physical as well as psychological and emotional healing, the FWNC has Neuropsychological resources as a component in its continuum of care. A full spectrum of psychological services is offered ranging from consultation, evaluation, and testing to long term counseling. An appropriate plan geared toward recovery is crafted for both the patient and their attendant family care givers.

The Neuropsychology team of Ph.D. and Masters level professionals work hand in hand with the physicians to assure an accurate assessment and a mutually complementary medical and psychological treatment plan.

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NEURO LABORATORY:

Diagnosis and treatment of neurological diseases and injuries requires the use of state-of-the-art laboratory tests to assure accurate findings. FWNC maintains the finest Neurological Laboratory in the Tri-state region, eliminating the need for the patient to travel from site to site to have tests performed.

Areas of focus within the Neuro Lab are electromyograms (EMGs) and nerve conduction studies.

These Electrodiagnostic tests identify nerve damage and causes of pain or weakness. The electroencephalogram (EEGs) test monitors the brain wave activity to pin-point the basis for seizures, dizziness, confusion and other brain disorders. 24-hour ambulatory EEG services are available. Sensory Evoked Potential Studies together with a wide variety of other diagnostic tests round out the Neuro Lab's capability. Assisting the physician in accomplishing each of the neurological diagnostic tests is a staff of registered technicians in both the Neuro and Vascular disciplines. This staff brings together in excess of 40 years of experience to assure accurate test results and maximum patient comfort. Guiding the overall direction and performance of the Neuro Lab are Board Certified Neurologists with Fellowships in Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular Studies and Epileptology.

RESEARCH AT MADHURAM HOSPITAL

RESEARCH :

To remain at the forefront of medical advances, FWNC takes part in many research studies. We regularly work with the county's foremost pharmaceutical companies to develop and improve medications, we conduct treatment studies with major medical universities, and our physicians conduct research projects to help develop the most effective treatment techniques in their specialties.

TRAUMA :

Dr. Vasavada's Trauma research program aims to become the benchmark for national and international trauma research that addresses fundamental and major issues of injury in its broadest sense affecting prevention, patient care, delivery of care issues, public policy and financing of trauma care and systems of care. All clinical research trials must be reviewed by an internal research committee which ensures that each trial does not interfere with existing research protocols and ensures that the design works in concert with existing clinical operations.
Dr. Vasavada's Trauma Research Committee also reviews all research protocols for scientific merit and feasibility prior to Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission. Each trial must be approved by the IRB prior to implementation.

NEURO :

Neuroscience in the Department of Neurosurgery focuses on brain disease and injury, with the goals of protecting and repairing damage caused by stroke, cancer, and trauma, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease. Under the direction of Dr. Vasavada, strong collaborations between basic scientists and scientist-clinicians are making this our most productive era of basic research. Although research themes vary from lab to lab, they are all focused on aspects of brain disease and injury that can be investigated at the bench—and they all have clear implications for practices in the clinic and operating r