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… as prion diseases, are a group of rare, degenerative brain disorders. Spongiform refers to the tiny holes that give the … (GSS) GSS is an extremely rare, neurodegenerative brain disorder that is almost always inherited and found in only a … TSEs can also develop in certain animals, and these disorders could potentially transmit to humans in some cases. …
… at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD, the nation’s largest hospital devoted entirely to clinical research. You … undergo extensive inpatient evaluation to characterize the syndrome, to determine if there is any other explanation of … with an overall focus and goal of understanding Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders with a particular …
… On this page What is periventricular leukomalacia? Periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) is characterized by the death of the brain's white matter due to softening of the brain tissue. …
… Americans are protecting their most important asset—their brain. Are you? Stroke ranks as the fourth leading killer in … through biomedical research. What is Stroke? A stroke, or "brain attack," occurs when blood circulation to the brain fails. Brain cells can die from decreased blood flow …
… Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke ( NINDS ), is charged with stewarding the U.S. biomedical investment for … Nonprofit Forum is a unique opportunity for NINDS to hear what issues are important to our stakeholders. It also … Nonprofit Forum is a unique opportunity for NINDS to hear what issues are important to our stakeholders. …
… On this page What is locked-in syndrome? Locked-in syndrome is a rare … of the nervous system. People with locked-in syndrome are: Paralyzed except for the muscles that control eye … of the nervous system. People with locked-in syndrome are paralyzed except for the muscles that control eye …
… On this page What is encephalitis? When infections or underlying medical conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord activate the immune system, this can …
… with walking, walking on the toes, or a wide-based gait Seizures Cognitive problems Digestive problems Trouble … can help with breathing and movement problems and seizures. Individuals affected by Rett syndrome should be … slowed brain and head growth, problems with walking, seizures, cognitive problems, digestive problems, and other …
… On this page What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT)? … affect the nerves connecting the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. CMT is the most common inherited … as much as possible. Starting a treatment program soon after symptoms begin can help people maintain quality of …
… in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks part of their peripheral nervous system—the network of nerves that carries signals from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. GBS … recover from even the most severe cases of GBS. After recovery, people may continue to have some weakness. Symptoms …