Dr. Abdelhamid NAILI, MD

Dr. Abdelhamid NAILI, MD, is a physician specialized in Clinical Neurophysiology with hospital-based experience in EMG/NCS, EEG, evoked potentials, polysomnography, and neuromuscular diagnostic reasoning. He created NeuroMedHub to provide clear, evidence-based education in neurology, neuroscience, and clinical neurophysiology for patients, medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals.

Baxter’s Neuropathy: The Hidden Cause of Heel Pain Often Mistaken for Plantar Fasciitis

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If you have been suffering from chronic heel pain, you have likely been told you have Plantar Fasciitis. You may have tried stretching, icing, special insoles, and rest, only to find that the burning pain in your heel just won’t go away. If this sounds familiar, you might not have a muscle or tendon problem […]

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Pregnancy-Related Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: An EMG Teaching Case with Sensory Conduction Block

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Every clinical neurophysiologist sees carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) regularly—it is the bread and butter of electrodiagnostic medicine. During pregnancy, CTS is incredibly common, typically driven by hormonal shifts and fluid retention that lead to mild-to-moderate symptoms and classic electrophysiological slowing. However, clinical neurophysiology is rarely a “one-size-fits-all” discipline. Every so often, a routine referral presents

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Back pain with normal EMG showing nerve irritation without permanent nerve damage

Back Pain but EMG Is Normal? Why You Still Hurt

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Introduction: When “Normal” Doesn’t Feel Good Receiving a “normal” test result is usually a moment of relief. But if you are suffering from chronic back pain or shooting leg pain, being told your EMG (Electromyography) is normal can feel confusing, frustrating, or even invalidating. You might find yourself asking: If the test is normal, why

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Medical illustration of the human nervous system, showing the Central Nervous System (brain and spinal cord highlighted in blue) and the Peripheral Nervous System (nerves extending to limbs highlighted in yellow).

Tingling and Numbness: When Should You See a Neurologist?

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We have all experienced it: you wake up after sleeping on your arm, and your hand feels “asleep.” It buzzes, prickles, and feels heavy. A few shakes later, the sensation returns. This is normal. But what happens when that feeling doesn’t go away? Or when it appears without a clear reason? In medical terms, we

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Diagram of the inferior brain surface highlighting the arterial supply of the ACA, MCA, and PCA and their origin from the Circle of Willis.

Clinical Neurology Study Guide: Vascular Territories & Stroke Localization

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In clinical neurology, the history tells you what the pathology is, but the examination tells you where the lesion is. For medical students and residents preparing for exams (like the MRCP, Prometric or Boards), mastering stroke localization is not just about memorizing the Circle of Willis, it is about understanding the functional geography of the

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A senior woman resting on a sofa, holding her hand to her forehead due to fatigue or headache, representing common side effects after shingles vaccination.

Shingrix Neurological Side Effects: What Is Normal vs. When to Worry?

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Introduction If you have recently received the Shingrix vaccine and are feeling “wiped out” or noticing neurological sensations like headaches or dizziness, you are not alone. In my experience, Shingrix is known for being a “reactogenic” vaccine—meaning it has a strong ability to provoke an immune response. While this is a sign the vaccine is

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Living Well with Peripheral Neuropathy: Your Daily Guide to Comfort and Safety

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Introduction Receiving a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy can feel overwhelming. Suddenly, the “pins and needles” or numbness you’ve been feeling has a name, but that doesn’t make the sensation any less frustrating. If you are reading this, you likely know what neuropathy is. What you really want to know is: How do I live with

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Tablet screen displaying a neurology board review multiple-choice question on epilepsy treatment, sitting on a medical study desk beside an EEG chart, stethoscope, and neurophysiology textbooks.

Neurology Board Review: 10 High-Yield Epilepsy Questions Explained

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Epilepsy and seizure disorders remain one of the highest-yield topics on neurology board exams, including the USMLE Step 2 CK, the ABPN Neurology Boards, and residency in-service exams. Mastering this section requires more than just memorizing drugs; you must be able to recognize specific clinical vignettes, identify classic EEG patterns, and make rapid management decisions

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Deconstructing the “Extreme Delta Brush” in Acute Autoimmune Encephalitis

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The intersection of acute-onset psychiatric symptoms and neurological decline in young patients presents a critical diagnostic challenge. Prompt identification is vital for prognosis. Let’s review a classic clinical presentation and a highly specific neurophysiological biomarker that every neurologist, psychiatrist, and critical care specialist should recognize. The Clinical Picture A 17-year-old female is brought to the

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A neurophysiologist explaining nerve conduction study results on a monitor to a patient in a clinic.

My Doctor Ordered a Nerve Conduction Study (NCS). What Are They Looking For?

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Introduction If you are searching online hoping to understand why your doctor ordered a nerve conduction study, you are not alone. Leaving an appointment with a referral slip for a test you’ve never heard of can be unsettling. Why do you need this? Does it mean you have serious nerve damage? It is normal to

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