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… On this page What are epilepsy and seizures? Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder in which groups of nerve cells, … Hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle Sleep deprivation Visual stimulation such as flashing lights …
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… of state-of-the-art gene-based therapies for ultra-rare neurological diseases, which affect as few or fewer than one … 45% of rare diseases, including ultra-rare diseases, are neurological disorders, and 90% of rare childhood disorders have major …
… by a stroke in the brainstem. This relatively uncommon type of stroke is often the result of a blockage of the … consists of several symptoms that can occur from this type of brain stem stroke. Symptoms may include: Difficulty … and other strokes include: High blood pressure Smoking Diabetes Elevated cholesterol In younger people, lateral …
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… the world. The disease usually begins between the ages of 35 and 55. In the early stages, people with GSS may … may include Dysarthria (slurring of speech) Nystagmus (involuntary movements of the eyes) Spasticity (rigid muscle tone) Visual …
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What is kuru?
Kuru is a rare and fatal brain disorder that occurred at epidemic levels from the 1950s to 1960s among the Fore people in the highlands of New Guinea. The disease was the result of the practice of ritualistic cannibalism among the Fore, in which relatives prepared and consumed the tissues (including brain) of deceased family members. Brain tissue from individuals with kuru was highly infectious, and the disease was transmitted either through eating or by contact with open sores or wounds. Kuru is…
… September 25, 2020 The epilepsies are a devastating set of disorders characterized by recurring seizures. Seizures occur … toward understanding and treating this devastating set of neurological disorders. Related Resources: Comment on the 2020 Epilepsy …