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… Assistant Professor in the Departments of Neuroscience and Neurological Surgery at the Ohio State University Wexner … He then remained at Duke to complete a residency in neurological surgery and fellowship in …
… Data Elements Manual of Procedures (pdf, 467 KB) NIH Neurological Self-Report Quality of Life Measures (NeuroQOL) … Outcome Measurement Instrument System (PROMIS) NIH Neurological and Behavioral Function Measures (NIH Toolbox) …
… IN Dr. Mahua Dey is an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery and Director of the Surgical … of Medicine. She conducted her residency and fellowship in neurological surgery at the University of Chicago Medical …
Nurse Practitioner, Neurodegenerative Disorders Clinic
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What is Menkes disease?
Menkes disease is caused by mutations in the ATP7A gene that regulates the metabolism of copper in the body. The disease primarily affects male infants. Copper accumulates at abnormally low levels in the liver and brain, but at higher-than-normal levels in the kidney and intestinal lining.
Infants may be born prematurely but appear healthy at birth and for six to eight weeks. Then, symptoms begin. These can include:
- Floppy muscle tone
- Seizures
- …
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What is pseudotumor cerebri?
Pseudotumor cerebri literally means "false brain tumor." It is likely due to high pressure within the skull caused by the buildup or poor absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The disorder is most common in females between the ages of 20 and 50. Symptoms, which closely mimic those of large brain tumors, include:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Pulsating sounds within the head
In 2022, NINDS funded the first awards for what has become known as the Community for Rigor (C4R) educational resource initiative. The purpose of this initiative is to improve training in the principles of rigorous research by developing an online educational platform that will serve the scientific community.…
… Research Cell Biology of Neurons, Muscle and Glia, and Neurological Disorders Contact antonina.roll-mecak@nih.gov …