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… cause progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles. These disorders (of which there are more than 30) … in age of onset, severity, and the pattern of the affected muscles. All forms of MD grow worse over time as muscles … slow yet progressive wasting of the upper arm and lower leg muscles and symmetric weakness. Contractures in the …
… roots may be cut to relieve pain. In adults, surgery to free (detether) the spinal cord can reduce the size and …
… cells, induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, and adult or somatic stem cells. While various types of stem cells … The promise of all stem cells for use in future therapies is exciting, but significant technical hurdles remain that … NIH Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry NINDS Repository at the Coriell Institute for Medical Research Regenerative …
… On this page What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson's disease is a progressive movement disorder of the …
… 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 NF and related disorders. Clinical research with human study participants … researchers worldwide with tissue from individuals with neurological and other disorders. Tissue from people with …
… On this page What is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)? POTS is … weakness in the legs, chest pain or other pain, fatigue, sleep problems, digestive issues, shortness of breath, and …
… this month has been an important time to reflect on the neurological health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, … experiences of SGM individuals. There are also a host of neurological conditions that require knowledge of LGBTQI+ … As we pursue research to reduce the burden of neurological disorders in the LGBTQI+ community, we need to understand the …
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What are transmissible spongiform encephalopathies?Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), also known as prion diseases, are a group of rare, degenerative brain disorders. Spongiform refers to the tiny holes that give the brain a "spongy" appearance in people with prion diseases. These holes can be seen when brain tissue is viewed under a microscope. TSEs cause problems with muscle coordination, thinking, and other symptoms. They tend to progress rapidly and usually cause death within a few months to a…
… disorder that causes nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die. The disease attacks …
… On this page 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 …