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Neurodegenerative disease is the umbrella term for diseases that lead to the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons. This includes diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease.

Neurodevelopmental disorders inhibit the growth and development of the brain or central nervous system. The term may also refer to a disorder that affects emotion, learning ability, self-control and memory and that unfolds as the individual grows.

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine alumna Samantha Dial, MD, '11, has joined the faculty of her alma mater as an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology. She is also a member of SIU HealthCare, the School's group practice.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dedicated to treating disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists at SIU Medicine are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and each emphasizes a particular sub-specialty of neurology, allowing us as a group to maintain an overall excellence comparable to any in the nation. The care of our physicians is complemented by an excellent and highly experienced staff of nurse practitioners, nurses, and support personnel. In addition, our patients benefit from the efforts of various learners of neurology--SIU Neurology resident physicians and

Neuromuscular disorders include many different syndromes and diseases that either directly or indirectly impair the function of the skeletal muscles, which directly control movement of the patient's limbs and body. Symptoms include weakness, stiffness or rigidity, loss of coordination or muscle control, and spasms.

Neuropsychiatric disorders are mental or emotional disorders that arise as a result of underlying diseases or conditions affecting the patient's nervous system. These disorders can include mood disorders, sleep disorders, psychotic episodes and more.