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… On this page What is muscular dystrophy? Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of genetic diseases that cause progressive weakness …
… (also known as paroxysmal kinesigenic choreathetosis) is a neurological disorder that involves episodes of unwanted, … movements, often of the muscles in the arms, legs, face, and body. One or both sides of the body may be affected. The … trials are studies that allow us to learn more about disorders and improve care. They can help connect patients …
… The NINDS offers printed materials on neurological disorders for patients and their families, health professionals, and the general …
… Program for Residents and Fellows in Neurological Disorders and Stroke is to support the development and/or … Program for Residents and Fellows in Neurological Disorders and Stroke is to support the development and/or …
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What is Parkinson’s disease?Parkinson's disease is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. It causes nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain to weaken, become damaged, and die, leading to symptoms that include problems with movement, tremor, stiffness, and impaired balance. As symptoms progress, people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may have difficulty walking, talking, or completing other simple tasks. Parkinson’s and the brainAlthough many brain areas are affected in Parkinson’s disease, the…
… by accelerating the development of cutting-edge medical devices for diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system. … immune) facial pain. These technologies can include wearable and embeddable devices as well as virtual or …
… syndrome? Sturge-Weber syndrome (SWS) is a rare neurological condition characterized by abnormal development … blood vessels (called capillaries) in the brain, eyes, and skin. In most cases, doctors diagnose SWS in infants. But … of research on the brain and nervous system, including disorders such as SWS. NINDS supports new and innovative …
… Image Purpose: To promote scientist exchange, training, and research collaborations between neuroscientists from the … the umbrella of this Agreement, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ( NINDS ) and the National Institute for …
… efforts to design solutions that can make a difference for those neurohealth inequities. Historically, NINDS ’s … disease and the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia with aging, these disparities may extend to … Why should one’s chance of dying be driven by one’s zip code? Evidence from REasons for Geographic and Racial …
… of nerve cells simultaneously fire, disrupting normal brain activity during, and for some time after, these network … around them; some are more subtle. Living with epilepsy is an extraordinary challenge, not only for the individual … Public Crowdsourcing community . In addition, we invite your feedback on a second, separate campaign: Transformative …