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… (pigeon chest), short stature, and narrowing of the spinal canal. The disorder is caused by mutations in the … trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients … can learn more about the Coffin-Lowry syndrome and related disorders. Clinical research uses human volunteers to help …
… (SCA) refer to a group of rare, genetic neurological disorders that cause loss of muscle control, coordination, … and balance), the brain stem and upper part of the spinal cord, and sometimes other parts of the nervous system. … of and genetic modifiers in the SCAs, and developing a patient registry for rare diseases, including the SCAs, to …
… The central nervous system (which includes the brain and spinal cord) is made up of two basic types of cells: Neurons, the … areas of misplaced or oddly formed neurons that can cause disorders like childhood epilepsy. Some researchers think …
… parts of the body and involves the brain, brainstem, and spinal cord. SPS is progressive, meaning it gets worse over time. A … may ease symptoms in some people with paraneoplastic disorders. People with SPS may benefit from speech and …
… trouble with walking and gait. In FA, nerve fibers in the spinal cord and peripheral nerves break down, becoming thinner. In … trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients …
… or vocal sounds called tics. TS is one of a group of disorders of the developing nervous system called tic … Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), funds professional education programs as well as TS research. Knowledge about TS … involves the relationship between TS and autoimmune brain injury associated with group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal …
… of calcium in the brain (calcification) Liver, brain, and spinal cord inflammation Seizures Skin rashes Later-onset AGS signs … to better understand, diagnose, and treat AGS and related disorders. ADAR1 is an RNA editing enzyme that, when …
… September 25, 2020 The epilepsies are a devastating set of disorders characterized by recurring seizures. Seizures occur … myriad causes, including genetic variations, illness, head injury, or abnormal brain development. Approximately 1 in 26 … and treating this devastating set of neurological disorders. Related Resources: Comment on the 2020 Epilepsy …
… 23, 2016 Image When most people think of neurological disorders, a small number of diseases that affect millions of … as conditions affecting fewer than 200,000 Americans. In fact, due to the prevalence of neurological symptoms in rare … Network (RDCRN) , a trans-NIH partnership with nearly 100 patient advocacy groups to advance medical research on rare …
… August 20, 2025 The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ( NINDS ), is charged with stewarding … psychological, and psychiatric associations and patient organizations in the U.S. This year’s gathering … reminder of how collaboration in research, advocacy, and education can accomplish our shared purpose to improve the …