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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 …
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) partners with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Office of Acquisitions (OA) to support the NINDS mission, including planning, soliciting, negotiating, awarding, and administering biomedical and behavioral research and development (R&D) contracts, contracts for the direct support of R&D, information technology (IT) contracts, and simplified acquisitions. About R&D Contracts The…
… 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 …
… cutting-edge medical devices for diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system. The mission of the program … the development of therapeutic and diagnostic devices for disorders that affect the nervous or neuromuscular systems. … dental, oral, and craniofacial related conditions and disorders related to the nervous system. These technologies …
… offers printed materials on neurological disorders for patients and their families, health professionals, and the … of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke or any other Federal agency. Advice on the treatment … ) To obtain printed versions of publications, you can do so by contacting the NINDS information center with the …
… 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 …
… in older children and (rarely) in adults. In people with SWS, blood doesn’t flow properly through these abnormal … This leads to blood pooling and lower levels of oxygen for the nearby tissues. This can also cause cerebral cortex … ideally before 2 years of age, they can delay or avoid seizure symptoms and improve cognitive outcomes. The Brain …