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… Investment Image Image source: AveXis, Inc. NINDS has a long history of supporting the research and development of … for neurological disorders. This example illustrates how funding through a cooperative agreement program enabled … from scientific discovery to real-world impact. Explore how translational research success stories are turning …
… On this page What is tethered spinal cord syndrome? Tethered spinal cord syndrome (TSCS) is a disorder of the nervous system caused by tissue that attaches itself to the spinal cord and limits the movement of the spinal cord. The tissue …
… 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 …
… On this page What is muscular dystrophy? Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a … contains cells surrounded by an outer layer, or membrane. Muscle fibers that make up individual muscles are bound … to treat the symptoms of MD, including myotonia (muscle spasms and weakness). Breathing symptoms may be treated with …
… trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients … learn more about paroxysmal choreoathetosis and related disorders. Clinical research uses human volunteers to help … better ways to safely detect, treat, or prevent disease. All types of volunteers are needed—those who are healthy or …
… Research Education Program for Residents and Fellows in Neurological Disorders and Stroke is to support the development and/or … Research Education Program for Residents and Fellows in Neurological Disorders and Stroke is to support the …
… On this page What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson's disease is a progressive … affected first. The particular tremor associated with PD has a rhythmic back-and-forth motion. Often, the tremor will … often do not respond to levodopa treatment like PD does. In very rare cases, parkinsonian symptoms may appear in …
… circumstances make things slow or difficult. When it comes to health equity in neurological disorders, never has a term … NINDS —charged an advisory working group of NANDS Council to review the state of disparities research in neurological … collaboration with other NINDS offices and staff – intends to expand and strengthen research efforts to design solutions …
… a devastating set of disorders characterized by recurring seizures. Seizures occur when millions of nerve cells simultaneously … after, these network bursts of synchronous firing. Some seizures affect the function of a part of the brain; others …
… the unique ability to differentiate into many distinct cell types in the body, including brain cells, but they also … FY 2024 Estimated FY 2025 Estimated Stem Cell Research $2,209 $2,222 $2,218 $2,360 *Dollars in millions and rounded To …