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… the eyelid. It is a form of dystonia, a movement disorder in which muscle contractions cause twitching or repetitive … usually happen during the day and disappear when sleeping at night. BEB can affect men and women but is more common in middle-aged and older women. BEB is a …
… ataxias? Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA) refer to a group of rare, genetic neurological disorders that cause loss of muscle control, coordination, and balance. The SCAs involve loss of structure and function (degeneration) of the cells of the hindbrain, which includes the cerebellum (the part that helps control …
… is a rare genetic disorder characterized by craniofacial (head and facial) and skeletal abnormalities. Some individuals … issues Progressive muscle spasticity or leg paralysis Loss of ability to walk Characteristic facial features may include … may include a curved spine, unusual prominence of the breastbone (pigeon chest), short stature, and …
… Senator Jacob Javits Awards in the Neurosciences, in honor of the late Senator Javits (R-NY), to be administered by the National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke (now the National …
… Image The epilepsies are a set of disorders characterized by recurring seizures, or disturbances in the electrical activity of the brain. Epilepsy affects people of all ages, from infants to … Prediction ( EpiMVP ) Center Without Walls will develop a modular, highly integrated platform approach to accelerate …
Program DescriptionThe mission of the NINDS Division of Clinical Research is to provide oversight for clinical trials to test the safety and efficacy of innovative treatments of neurological disorders and stroke, epidemiological…
… that supports the development of new diagnostics and treatments for neurological disorders. However, advancing a … overcome unique challenges to make sure novel products are safe and benefit patients. At NINDS, the Division of … commercialization. We especially focus on developing treatments for conditions for which there is limited …
… Friday, February 28, 2020 Rare diseases often don’t have the same name recognition that other neurological disorders … disorder. This exciting case illustrates that the time is ripe for our planned network to harness and coordinate the …
… NINDS » NINDS 75th Anniversary Since its establishment in 1950, NINDS has played a pivotal role in unraveling the … of the brain and nervous system. The mission of NINDS is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological …
… On this page What is myotonia congenita? Myotonia congenita is an inherited … by the inability of muscles to quickly relax after a voluntary contraction. The condition is present from early … be two or three years old when parents first notice their muscle stiffness, particularly in the legs, often provoked by …