Thomas Heric chose neurology as his specialty in the medical field. It is not surprising that he chose this specialty, given his great interest in science and transmissions of scientific nature. Neurologists diagnose and treat illnesses or diseases affecting the brain, nervous system and spinal cord. Thomas Heric received four years of training at the Brain Research Institute (BRI), University of California Los Angeles. He earned his Ph.D. in neurophysiology.
The expertise of a neurologist is needed in many disorders. An example of this would be Parkinson disease. This disease affects movements and speech. Hand tremors are usually the first sign of Parkinson’s. The success of the treatment pertaining to this disease often is determined by how early it is detected.
Parkinson disease progresses over time killing the nerve cells in the brain that control movement. The targeted cells with this disease are the cells which produce dopamine. Dopamine is a brain chemical that acts as a neurotransmitter sending signals to other cells in the brain. Without the production of dopamine your muscles can’t receive the message from your brain to move.
Parkinson’s disease can’t be cured. Constant research and development regarding Parkinson’s has led to improving the medications used in treating the symptoms. How well the medications will work depends on each person. Adjustments to the medication can improve how long it lasts in treating the symptoms. If left untreated, this disease will get worse and may lead to an early death.
Victims of Parkinson disease can seek out treatment from a neurologist such as Thomas Heric.
