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Tuesday, June 2, 2015
On March 31, 2015, NINDS and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) convened 39 scientists and clinicians as well as representatives from several organizations including the National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League, United States Olympic Committee, and other…
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What are pituitary tumors?A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth of cells in the pituitary gland, a small organ at the base of the brain. The pituitary gland controls many important hormones in the body that allow the body to regulate growth, metabolism, responses to stress, and sexual function.Pituitary tumors are a type of brain and spinal cord tumor—and most are pituitary adenomas. Pituitary adenomas are benign, which means they are noncancerous, grow slowly, and don’t spread to other…
… lifestyle choices. The sooner you start taking steps to lower your risk, the better. In recent years, a better … be able to prevent 80 percent of all strokes. 6 Ways to Lower Stroke Risk Exercise & Be Physically Active Manage … steps you should take and about medications that can help lower your risk. Image Nobody Can Reduce Your Risk Like You …
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What is ataxia?Ataxia is a condition of the nervous system that causes people to lose control of muscle movement and coordination. People with ataxia have trouble controlling muscles in their arms and legs, which can make it difficult to walk and keep their balance, increasing their risk of falling. They may also have problems with speech and vision. The term ataxia primarily describes a set of symptoms that happens after losing muscle control. Ataxia can be a symptom of another condition or can happen on…
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What is intracranial atherosclerotic disease?Intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD) is one of the main causes of stroke. ICAD happens when the arteries in the brain become hard, thick, and narrow. This is caused by a buildup of plaque (fatty deposits) inside the artery walls in the brain. This narrowing of artery walls, called stenosis, means less blood flows to areas of the brain supplied by the affected artery. If the blood flow is blocked completely,…
… Friedreich ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous system. This can … Genetic Alliance Phone: 202-966-5557 or 800-336-4363 Muscular Dystrophy Association Phone: 800-572-1717 National Ataxia … Friedreich ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous system. This can …
… the brain and other areas of the body, including the eyes, lung, heart, kidneys, and skin. Brain lesions are areas of … angiofibromas); areas of thick, pebbled skin on the lower back or neck (called shagreen patches); and small … under the nails (called ungual or subungual fibromas). Lung lesions, including lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) , a …
… On this page What are febrile seizures? A febrile seizure is a seizure caused by a fever in healthy infants and young … medical history and do a physical exam. To diagnose what’s causing a complex febrile seizure, a healthcare … A febrile seizure is a seizure caused by a fever in healthy infants and young …
… of the brain itself, as seen in many other neurological disorders. Physical symptoms of FND are genuine but cannot be … children and adults. Most people with functional movement disorders begin to have symptoms around their late 30s. … that may cause symptoms. FND can co-exist with other disorders. The healthcare team will look for specific …
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What is Dravet syndrome?Dravet syndrome is an epilepsy condition that begins in infancy or early childhood. The condition belongs to a group of severe epilepsies—called developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE)—that are characterized by often…