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… the brain, muscles, kidneys, heart, eyes, and ears. Symptoms of mitochondrial disorders vary because a person can … causes a protein called myoglobin to leak from a person’s muscles into their urine. The leakage, sometimes … these conditions can cause permanent damage to the brain's visual system. It is important for children with signs of …
… On this page What is functional neurologic disorder? Functional neurologic disorder (FND) refers to a neurological condition caused by changes in how brain …
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Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's-Related Dementias
NINDS-led programs that advance Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) research, as part of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease.…
… involuntary movement of the eyes, etc.) Weak muscles (i.e., low muscle tone) Behavioral issues Seizures Jaundice … and the head is extremely small. It is a rare, gene-linked brain disorder. Children with lissencephaly usually … of fluid in the brain called hydrocephalus. How can I or my loved one help improve care for people with birth …
… on dementia . Introduction to frontotemporal dementia The symptoms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and other … primarily in the in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. As neurons die in these regions, the frontal and … and behaviors normally controlled by these parts of the brain. Many possible symptoms can result, including unusual …
OverviewIn 2019, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched a collaboration with the Foundation for NIH (FNIH), the Food and Drug…
… On this page What is deep brain stimulation for movement disorders? Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical … procedure used to treat disabling symptoms of neurological disorders, including dystonia, epilepsy, essential tremor, … positioned within a specific brain area, depending on the disorder. The extension is an insulated wire that is passed …
… discovery and development of treatments for neurological disorders. This month, we are adding two additional … both on enzyme replacement therapies for lysosomal storage disorders. Lysosomes are compartments inside cells that break … can be reused or discarded. People with lysosomal storage disorders lack one or more key lysosomal enzymes. As a …
… are available from the following HD cohorts: Huntington's Disease PREDICT-HD : a longitudinal observational study … clinical trial evaluating coenzyme Q 10 for the treatment of Huntington’s Disease Spinocerebellar Ataxia READISCA : a longitudinal observational study for …
Friday, October 12, 2018
In our last two updates to highlight NINDS contributions to therapies for neurological disorders, we focused on a recombinant clot-busting protein for acute stroke, enzyme replacement therapies for lysosomal storage disorders, and an RNA-targeting treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). All of these are examples of biologics, or products produced from or containing components of living organisms, and they…