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… are a group of inherited disorders that affect the peripheral nervous system. They are divided into four major subcategories: Hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy Hereditary sensory neuropathy Hereditary motor … sensory and autonomic neuropathy The most common type is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, one of the hereditary motor …
… Errors related to non-rigorous research once published can permanently ruin the scientific reputation of all … informational webinar about the project on August 17—you can register to attend on our webpage devoted to the …
… 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 …
… On this page What are epilepsy and seizures? Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder in which groups of nerve cells, or … Epilepsy (sometimes referred to as a seizure disorder) can have many different causes and seizure types. Epilepsy … West syndrome. Infantile spasms usually stop by age 4 or 5, but some children may go on to develop other types of …
… lipofuscinoses (NCLs), also known as Batten disease, is the name for a group of rare inherited neurodegenerative … to help retain functioning for as long as possible. What are the latest updates on Batten disease? NINDS is a …
… 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 …
… they are capable of producing proteins. This process is called gene expression. When genes are inactive, they are … to make proteins, but are instead used to tell proteins what to do and where to go. These are called non-coding or … this gene are one cause of the disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), in which a progressive loss of …
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…
… On this page What is Fahr's syndrome? Fahr's syndrome, also called Fahr’s disease, is a rare brain disorder. It’s caused by a buildup of the mineral calcium mainly in areas of the brain that …