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… disorder that affects the brain's ability to control sleep-wake cycles . People with narcolepsy may feel rested … immune system turns against itself and mistakenly attacks healthy cells or tissue. When cataplexy is present, the cause … daytime sleepiness in people with narcolepsy. Eat healthy and avoid large, heavy meals late in the day . …
… On this page What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease? Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease … spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs) . Spongiform refers to the way affected brains look. With prion diseases, the brain … with muscle coordination, thinking, and memory. There are about 350 cases per year in the United States. This …
… disorders that cause weakness and stiffness of the legs (spasticity). There are more than 80 genetic types of … the main symptoms. About 10% of people with HSP have what’s called complicated HSP and may have additional neurological … affected. In addition to muscle weakness and spasms in the legs, other symptoms of Troyer syndrome include: Permanent …
… to describe a number of conditions affecting the muscles. All myopathies can cause muscle weakness. Both children and … inflammatory myopathies are considered to be autoimmune disorders, in which the body's immune response system that … be safe and effective for everyone who will use them. For information about participating in clinical research visit …
… impairment Problems with movement and balance (ataxia) Recurrent seizures (epilepsy) Very happy demeanor with …
… surgery, or radiation therapy. All these events cause injury to the pituitary gland, causing it to shrink and … trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients … and scientists can learn more about ESS and related disorders. Clinical research with human study participants to …
… blepharospasm? Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB) is a neurological disorder that causes spasms, or twitching, of the eyelid. It is a form of dystonia, a movement disorder …
… On this page What is deep brain stimulation (DBS)? Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a … device to send electrical signals to areas in the brain that control movement. The signals from DBS control … of the brain that the DBS system will stimulate. How do I know if deep brain stimulation is right for me? DBS can …
… with the public. The goal of Brain Awareness Week is to improve public awareness of the brain and enthusiasm … and virtually year round, and an online events calendar is available for the public to find local and online …
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