Medical Care in China

Neurology

The collaboration between neurosurgery and neurology covers complex neurological problems such as cerebrovascular diseases, neuroimmunology, movement disorders, neurotumors, and spinal cord diseases.

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Neurology and neurosurgery work togetherto develop a treatment plan based on the patient's condition.
Precise neurological diagnosiscombines imaging, electrophysiology, and laboratory tests.
Complex disease treatmentcovers cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and neuro-oncology.
Functional recovery supportcombined with rehabilitation therapy promotes the recovery of motor and cognitive functions.

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Parkinson's disease

Disease Introduction Parkinson's disease is a chronic brain disorder caused by the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of middle-aged and elderly individuals. Typical symptoms include hand tremors, limb rigidity, slowed movements, shuffling gait, and frequent falls. It may also be accompanied by constipation, decreased sense of smell, sleep disturbances, and depressed mood. Later stages may lead to cognitive decline. Treatment is based on oral dopaminergic medications, but long-te

Alzheimer's disease

Disease Introduction Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia in the elderly. It involves the gradual deposition of β-amyloid plaques and tau protein tangles in the brain. Early symptoms include recent memory loss, repeatedly asking the same questions, difficulty finding words, getting lost easily, and becoming withdrawn. In the late stages, patients become completely dependent on others for daily living. Treatment includes traditional symptomatic medications and anti-amyloid monoclonal an

Spinal muscular atrophy

Disease Introduction Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a hereditary neuromuscular disease caused by the deletion or mutation of the SMN1 gene, leading to insufficient SMN protein in the body and the gradual degeneration and necrosis of motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord. Affected children may experience flaccid limbs, difficulty lifting their heads, and difficulty swallowing and breathing from infancy. Without intervention, they will gradually lose the ability to sit, stand, and walk. Th

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Disease Introduction Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by the progressive degeneration and death of motor neurons in the cerebral motor cortex, brainstem, and anterior horn of the spinal cord. Patients often first experience clumsiness, muscle twitching, and a dragging gait on one side of the hand, followed by weakness and atrophy in all four limbs, gradually affecting speech, swallowing, and breathing. Currently, ther

brain tumor

Disease Introduction Intracranial tumors, commonly known as brain tumors, refer to various neoplasms growing within the cranial cavity. They are classified as benign (such as meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, and acoustic neuromas) and malignant (such as gliomas and brain metastases). Common symptoms include headache, vomiting, decreased vision, and seizures. Depending on the location of the tumor, neurological dysfunctions such as limb weakness, slurred speech, and unsteady gait may also occur. The genera

epilepsy

Disease Introduction Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder caused by sudden abnormal electrical discharges in the brain's neurons. It manifests as recurrent seizures, staring spells, falls, rhythmic twitching of limbs, and delirium. It can be caused by brain trauma, stroke, tumors, hippocampal sclerosis, cortical dysplasia, gene mutations, and other factors. Approximately two-thirds of patients can control their seizures with one or two antiepileptic drugs. For the remaining drug-resistant epilepsy, video

Spinal cord tumor

Disease Introduction Spinal cord tumors refer to tumors that grow within the spinal canal, compressing or extending into the spinal cord and nerve roots. Common examples include schwannomas, meningiomas, and ependymomas. Typical symptoms include radicular pain along the back, chest, abdomen, or limbs, accompanied by numbness, weakness, and unsteady gait; in severe cases, bowel and bladder dysfunction may occur. The core of treatment is early surgical relief of compression while protecting the nerves, supp

glioma

Disease Introduction Gliomas are the most common primary malignant brain tumors originating from glial cells in the brain. They are classified according to their malignancy as low-grade (WHO grade 2) to high-grade (glioblastoma grade 4). Common symptoms include chronic headaches, seizures, limb weakness, or personality changes. Treatment is based on safe, maximum surgical resection combined with postoperative radiotherapy and chemotherapy (temozolomide). In recent years, new approaches have emerged, such

Traumatic brain injury

Disease Introduction Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is brain tissue damage caused by external forces such as violent impacts, falls, and traffic accidents. Mild cases result in concussion, while severe cases can lead to intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral edema, increased intracranial pressure, and even brain herniation, threatening life and leaving limb, speech, and cognitive impairments. The core of treatment is to first stabilize the patient's condition, then promote awakening and rehabilitation: In the em

Leading Specialists

Trusted Expertise Across Leading Specialties

Gu Yuxiang

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of Cerebrovascular Disease Subspecialty

Neurology

-Research areas : Cerebrovascular diseases, Moyamoya disease, intracranial aneurysms; - Areas of expertise: cerebrovascular complex surgery, intracranial and extracranial vascular bypass, FLOW00 intraoperative perfusion assessment; - Areas of expertise: Intracranial aneurysm, cerebral AVM, Moyamoya disease, spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage; - Academic Highlights & Core Values: Innovative "Huashan Solution" for cerebrovascular composite surgery; Leading expert in surgical diagnosis and treatment of moy

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Yuan Ying

Associate Chief Physician

Neurology

Research areas : neurogenic dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive rehabilitation; cutting-edge technology: stepwise rehabilitation for dysphagia after stroke; areas of expertise: dysphagia after brain injury, dysarthria, cognitive and memory decline; academic highlights: authoritative expert in speech and cognitive rehabilitation; core value: establishing screening and rehabilitation pathways for neurogenic swallowing and language disorders to reduce the risk of aspiration.

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Wu Yi

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine , and Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University.

Neurology

Research Areas : Rehabilitation assessment and treatment of functional impairments after stroke; rehabilitation treatment of hemiplegia due to stroke/traumatic brain injury, paraplegia due to spinal cord injury, altered consciousness, aphasia, and dysphagia. Cutting-Edge Technologies: Innovatively proposed the concept of "precise positioning, precise diagnosis, and precise rehabilitation," pioneering the integration of imaging, neurophysiology, and near-infrared brain function detection technologies into

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Lu Jiahong

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Director of the Neuroimmunology/Myopathy Subspecialty

Neurology

-Research areas : Myasthenia gravis, inflammatory myopathy, autoimmune encephalitis; - Areas of expertise: Neuromuscular antibody profiling, individualized immune modulation for myasthenia gravis, plasma exchange/immunoadsorption therapy; - Diseases specializing in: Myasthenia gravis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, autoimmune encephalitis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders; - Academic Highlights & Core Values: A leading authority on neuroimmunological diseases in China, the author of the national gu

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Cheng Xin

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Deputy Director of the Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital.

Neurology

Research areas : Acute treatment of cerebrovascular diseases and clinical and basic research on cerebral small vessel diseases. Cutting-edge technology: Over 10 years of experience in managing the acute stroke green channel at Huashan Hospital; specializing in acute stroke treatment procedures, intravenous thrombolysis, endovascular therapy, and multimodal imaging assessment; leading a national key science and technology project and conducting original research on the pathogenesis of cerebral small vessel

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Wang Yuping

Chief Physician, Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Former Department Head

Neurology

Research areas : Epilepsy, sleep disorders, neuromodulation; Cutting-edge technologies: Magnetoencephalography (MEG) for epileptogenic focus localization, neuromodulation therapy for refractory epilepsy; Areas of expertise: All types of epilepsy, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome; Academic highlights: Leading expert in epilepsy and sleep medicine in China; Core value: Establishing integrated diagnosis and treatment standards for epilepsy and sleep disorders in China. Su Fengzeng (Chief Physician, Profess

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Patient Stories

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Fighting NMDAR Encephalitis - Repelling a CASE 01
PATIENT JOURNEY

Fighting NMDAR Encephalitis - Repelling a "Rare" Invasion

Neurology

Patient records Name: Aisha Khan Age: 34 Nationality: Pakistan (Karachi) Diagnosis: Anti-NMDAR encephalitis (associated with ovarian teratoma) Treatment Hospital: Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences – Neurology/Rheumatology/Obstetrics and Gynecology MDT Team In the video Aisha sent, she was holding her newborn baby, her face beaming with a happy and peaceful smile. In the video, she said, "Thank you for helping me fight off that 'rare' demon that almost took everyth

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Alzheimer's Disease - Unveiling the Mystery of CASE 02
PATIENT JOURNEY

Alzheimer's Disease - Unveiling the Mystery of "Forgetting"

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Patient records Name: David Miller Age: 68 Nationality: Australia (Melbourne) Diagnosis: Alzheimer's disease (stage of mild cognitive impairment progressing to dementia, Aβ-PET positive, ApoE ε4 carrier) Treatment Hospital: Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University / National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases Mr. David's daughter sent me a video showing David sitting at the piano, playing Chopin's Nocturne with fluid grace. His eyes were focused, his fingers danc

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Primary Hemifacial Spasm - Releasing the CASE 03
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Primary Hemifacial Spasm - Releasing the "Tight Band" on the Face

Neurology

Patient records Name: Tanaka Yuki Age: 55 Nationality: Japan (Fukuoka) Diagnosis: Primary hemifacial spasm (left side, 5-year course, reduced effectiveness of botulinum toxin treatment, severely affecting social life) Treatment Hospital: Department of Neurosurgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University In the video sent by Ms. Yuki, she is dressed in an elegant kimono, smiling as she serves tea to guests in a tea ceremony classroom. Her expression is gentle and natural, with no more twitching in her l

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Drug-Refractory Temporal Lobe Epilepsy - Taming the Brain's CASE 04
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Drug-Refractory Temporal Lobe Epilepsy - Taming the Brain's "Electrical Storm"

Neurology

Patient records Name: Lily Anderson Age: 28 Nationality: British (London) Diagnosis: Drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy (complex partial seizures, 4-5 seizures per month, MRI showing right hippocampal sclerosis) Treatment Hospital: Department of Neurosurgery, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University Core technology: Precise anterior temporal lobectomy with brain functional area localization assistance under intraoperative awake anesthesia. In the latest video Lily sent, she stands confidently in

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Frequently Asked Questions

Neurology FAQs

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Yes, we can arrange follow-up remotely depending on the patient's condition.

A neurological evaluation can be performed, and medication and rehabilitation treatment can be carried out based on the residual functional impairment.

Can Parkinson's disease be treated surgically?

Some patients may be evaluated for treatments such as deep brain stimulation.

Does epilepsy require surgery?

Most patients first undergo drug treatment, and the possibility of surgery can be further evaluated for drug-resistant epilepsy.

Can trigeminal neuralgia be treated with minimally invasive procedures?

Some patients may be evaluated for minimally invasive interventions, neuromodulation, or surgical treatment.

Is surgery always necessary for a cerebral aneurysm?

It depends on the size, location, shape, and risk of rupture.

Can genetic testing be done for neurological diseases?

Some hereditary neurological diseases can be diagnosed with the help of genetic testing.

Can facial paralysis be cured?

The degree of recovery depends on factors such as the cause, the extent of injury, and the duration of treatment.

Can spinal cord injuries be cured?

Yes, they can be rehabilitated through comprehensive rehabilitation, including exercise, walking, bladder and bowel exercises, and activities of daily living.

Can neurological diseases be diagnosed remotely?

You can submit imaging and medical records for expert evaluation first.

Can I continue remote follow-up after treatment?

Yes, we can arrange follow-up visits with a neurology specialist and provide rehabilitation guidance based on your condition.