Clinic of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, VU

Address:

Santariškių 2, Neurologijos centras, VUL Santariškių klinikos, Vilnius, LT-08661

Website:

http://web.santa.lt/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=136&catid=59&Itemid=129

Head:

Prof. Dalius Jatužis.

Contacts:

Tel.: (+370 5) 236 5220
Email: dalius.jatuzis@mf.vu.lt

TOPIC: COGNITIVE DISORDERS ASSOCIATED WITH NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES. CREATION AND EVALUATION OF NEW METHODS OF NEUROLOGICAL DIAGNOSTICS AND TREATMENT.

Objectives: To explore cognitive impairment in patients with neurological diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, Frontotemporal Dementias, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis), ethiopathogenetic and disease development mechanisms, risk factors. Dynamics of conversion of mild cognitive impairment to dementia. To evaluate and introduce into clinical practice new neurological disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention methods.
Methods: Computerized and conventional cognitive tests, EEG, ENG, EMG, TMS, evoked potentials (including cognitive EP), polysomnography, Doppler ultrasound, PET, MRI, SPECT.

Keywords: Neurology, diagnosis, treatment, cognitive disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease

Contacts: Prof. Dalius Jatužis, dalius.jatuzis@mf.vu.lt