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… your doctor may do to find out if you have a brain disorder or another medical condition. While some brain disorders can be hard to diagnose, research has advanced our ability to detect—and treat—many neurological disorders and related conditions. This article has …
… disease? Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the … postures, which is known as dystonia. The two movement disorders (akinesia and dystonia) can blend or alternate. … necessarily indicate HD, because they can occur in other disorders. A person can have early symptoms of HD and still …
… some may become cancerous (malignant). NF is not a single disorder. NF includes: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), also … trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients … and scientists can learn more about NF and related disorders. Clinical research with human study participants …
… for the 2017 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Landis Award for Outstanding … best it can be. … The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Director welcomes thousands of …
… of rare movement disorders caused by the buildup of iron in the part of the brain that controls movement. Too much … a person inherits the condition from the X chromosome. Symptoms of NBIA NBIA usually causes uncontrolled muscle … gene from either parent to have the disease. Kufor-Rakeb Syndrome Kufor-Rakeb syndrome, sometimes called Parkinson’s …
… What is moyamoya disease? Moyamoya disease is a rare brain disorder that limits blood flow to the brain. In moyamoya … radiation therapy in the brain for cancer or other brain disorders may be at higher risk of moyamoya syndrome. Some … of research on the brain and nervous system, including disorders such as moyamoya disease. NIH supports new and …
… Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurological disorder. Symptoms may include: Stiff muscles in the torso, … may ease symptoms in some people with paraneoplastic disorders. People with SPS may benefit from speech and … updates on SPS? The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ( NINDS ), a part of the National …
… of new therapeutic interventions for neurological disorders. Learn more about translational research … This … of new therapeutic interventions for neurological disorders. …
… lead to significant facial distortions. People living with Bell's palsy also may develop: Facial pain or abnormal sensations Excessive tears in one eye … to loud noises Pain around the jaw and behind the ear Problems eating or drinking In rare cases, Bell's palsy …
… What is syringomyelia? Syringomyelia is a neurological disorder in which a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) forms within … factors in Chiari I malformation. Genetics and birth disorders Studies are underway to better understand the role … may cause syringomyelia. Learning how and when these disorders occur during fetal development may help scientists …