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… Image Neurons are nerve cells that send messages all over your body to allow you to do everything from breathing to … recently, most neuroscientists (scientists who study the brain) thought we were born with all the neurons we were ever … act as information highways between different areas of the brain. However, scientists believed that once a neural …
… inflammatory myopathies are considered to be autoimmune disorders, in which the body's immune response system that … trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients … learn more about the inflammatory myopathies and related disorders. Clinical research uses human volunteers to help …
… genetic muscle disorder that is typically noticed at birth and includes weakness and lack of muscle tone. Some … currently looking for people with congenital myopathy at Clinicaltrials.gov . Where can I find more information about congenital …
… On this page What is encephalitis? When infections or underlying medical conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord activate the immune system, this can … Although rare, some people with COVID-19 develop what appears to be encephalitis, which is caused by the …
… also known as Batten disease, is the name for a group of rare inherited neurodegenerative disorders that most often begin in childhood. Batten disease affects people of all ages and ethnicities. In these disorders, a … to help retain functioning for as long as possible. What are the latest updates on Batten disease? NINDS is a …
… the nerves connecting the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. CMT is the most common inherited … describes a nerve condition that causes pain, swelling, or other symptoms. CMT causes a range of sensory and motor … and repair themselves, nerve growth factors might be a good way to slow down the damage to nerves that happens in …
… On this page What is Rett syndrome? Rett syndrome is a neurodevelopmental … and development, which is then followed by: A slowing of development Loss of mobility or function in the hands … Trials How can I or my loved one help improve care for people with Rett syndrome? Consider participating in a …
… are not unique to CADASIL and can happen with other disorders. A doctor can confirm a CADASIL diagnosis by: … the latest updates on CADASIL? The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ( NINDS ), a part of the National …
… On this page What is Reye's syndrome? Reye's syndrome (RS) is a rare … disorder that affects many parts of the body—including the brain, blood, and liver. People with RS often have low blood … treatment options. Search Clinical Trials How can I or my loved one help improve care for people with Reye's …
… On this page What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease? Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, rapidly progressing brain disorder. … are about 350 cases per year in the United States. This disease tends to progress rapidly. About 70% of people with …