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… On this page What is neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation? Neurodegeneration with brain iron … disorder characterized by an abnormal accumulation of iron in the brain and progressive degeneration of the nervous …
… brain disorder. It is almost always inherited and is found in only a few families around the world. The disease usually begins between the ages of 35 and 55. In the early stages, people with GSS may experience … muscle coordination), including clumsiness, unsteadiness, and difficulty walking. As the disease progresses, the ataxia …
… ataxia? Friedreich ataxia (FA) is a rare, inherited disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous … trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients … (NAF) Phone: 763-553-0020 National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Phone: 203-744-0100 or 800-999-6673 … …
… professional societies focused on neurological disorders and neuroscience research, people with lived experience of neurological disorders (PWLE), NINDS staff, researchers, academia, and … is critical for new and better treatments of neurological disorders. In addition, Dr. Amy Bany Adams, NINDS Acting …
… Image This diagram shows NIH funding opportunities that support medical device development from concept generation … The Translational Devices program provides support for the development, optimization, translation, and first-in-human testing of therapeutic and diagnostic devices for disorders that …
… On this page What is kuru? Kuru is a rare and fatal brain disorder that occurred at epidemic levels from the 1950s to … Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease … Kuru is a rare and fatal brain disorder that belongs to a class of infectious diseases …
… On this page What are epilepsy and seizures? Epilepsy is a chronic brain … sleepy, weak, or confused. Epilepsy (sometimes referred to as a seizure disorder) can have many different causes and … repeatedly) and lose consciousness. Others may simply stop what they are doing, have a brief lapse of awareness, and …
… On this page What are motor neuron diseases? Motor neuron diseases (MNDs) … neurological disorders that destroy motor neurons, the cells that control skeletal muscle activity such as … and then to muscles throughout the body. This process is how we move our muscles. When signals from the lower motor …
… On this page What is Fahr's syndrome? Fahr's syndrome, also called Fahr’s disease, is a rare brain … The extra calcium comes from the body’s own blood and tissues. Because of a problem in how the brain handles …
… What is dystonia? Dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes muscles to move or tighten on their own, … when the brain is injured or diseased. Many movement disorders and neurological conditions cause this type of … of research on the brain and nervous system, including disorders such as dystonia. NIH supports new and innovative …