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… group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles. These disorders (of which there are more than 30) vary in age of … to toxins, or current medications. Thorough clinical and neurological exams can help doctors do the following: Rule …
… On this page What is Batten disease? Batten disease is the name for a group of … dysfunction and disease in CLN2 disease and Sanfilippo syndrome, another lysosomal disease. This research may lead … Batten disease is the name for a group of rare, inherited neurodegenerative …
… caused by tissue that attaches itself to the spinal cord and limits the movement of the spinal cord. The tissue … early surgery is usually recommended to prevent further neurological deterioration. If surgery is not advisable, … trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients …
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Stem cells possess the unique ability to differentiate into many distinct cell types in the body, including brain cells, but they also retain the ability to produce more stem cells, a process termed self-renewal. There are multiple types of stem cell, such as embryonic stem (ES) cells, induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, and adult or somatic stem cells. While various types of stem cells…
… On this page What is Sydenham chorea? Sydenham chorea (SC) is a movement … cases, medicines that help control immune system activity. What are the latest updates on Sydenham chorea? The National … Sydenham chorea (SC) is a movement disorder that mainly affects children. SC …
… and resources: Children's Tumor Foundation info@ctf.org Neurofibromatosis Research Program, Clinical Trials … NF2 Biosolutions 610-490-8337 info@nf2biosolutions.org Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Research Program … Neurofibromatosis Network 630-510-1115 admin@nfnework.org …
… On this page What is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)? POTS is … orthostatic intolerance. Orthostatic intolerance is the term used to describe symptoms that occur when a person … POTS is part of a group of disorders that feature orthostatic intolerance. Orthostatic intolerance is the term used to describe symptoms that occur when a person …
… as prion diseases, are a group of rare, degenerative brain disorders. Spongiform refers to the tiny holes that give the … TSEs cause problems with muscle coordination, thinking, and other symptoms. They tend to progress rapidly and usually … doctor can use a few other tests to help diagnose TSEs: A neurological exam to check for problems with the nervous …
… On this page What is Huntington's disease? Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells … in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die. The disease attacks areas of the brain that help to control … Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells …
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What is moyamoya disease?Moyamoya disease is a rare brain disorder that limits blood flow to the brain. In moyamoya disease, the main arteries supplying blood to the brain get narrow over time, reducing oxygen to the brain and causing strokes. To compensate, the brain forms many tiny blood vessels that on brain scans look wispy and tangled like “puffs of smoke”—moyamoya in Japanese.Moyamoya disease can be diagnosed in both children and adults and gets worse over time. Without surgery, most people with the…