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What is empty sella syndrome (ESS)?Empty sella syndrome (ESS), also called arachnoidocele, is a rare condition that affects the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a small organ about the size of a kidney bean. It controls important body functions by releasing hormones into the bloodstream. Growth hormone controls the growth of bones and muscles during childhood. The thyroid-stimulating hormone controls the thyroid gland and keeps the body’s energy levels steady. Other hormones regulate stress, water balance, and…
… page What are epilepsy and seizures? Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder in which groups of nerve cells, or neurons, in the brain sometimes send the wrong signals and cause seizures. … Epilepsy (sometimes referred to as a seizure disorder) can have many different causes and seizure types. Epilepsy …
… The Translational Devices program provides support for the development, optimization, translation, and … testing of therapeutic and diagnostic devices for disorders that affect the nervous or neuromuscular … medicine,” could offer new treatment options for diverse diseases and conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, …
… On this page The URGenT Program The Ultra-rare Gene-based Therapy (URGenT) program will … which affect as few or fewer than one in fifty thousand people. Altogether, around 7,000 known rare and ultra-rare …
… These arteries provide blood to the medulla oblongata, a brain structure that plays a critical role in sending and receiving signals between the brain and spinal cord. Lateral medullary syndrome is also … tests, including MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT (computed tomography) scans. It is important to rule out a …
… Image The NINDS Cooperative Research to Enable and Advance Translational Enterprises for Biotechnology … biotechnology product- and biologics-based therapies for disorders that fall under the NINDS mission. The last NINDS … biotechnology product- and biologics-based therapies for disorders that fall under the NINDS mission. …
… (GSS) is an extremely rare, neurodegenerative brain disorder. It is almost always inherited and is found in only a few families around the world. The disease usually begins … parkinsonian features are present. GSS belongs to a family of human and animal diseases known as the …
… brings together organizations that represent the many neurological diseases within the NINDS portfolio. It’s a valuable venue for the organizations to collaborate and share lessons learned among themselves; and for NINDS to … stakeholders to patient-centered research for neurological disorders. This year, the agenda will highlight the growing …
… and they died in a comatose state from six to 12 months after the first appearance of symptoms. Where can I find more …
… injury, or abnormal brain development. Approximately 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy or recurring seizures in their lifetimes, with approximately 3.4 million Americans … can help approximately 60%-70% of epileptic patients in controlling their seizures, but current therapies can …