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… neuromuscular disorder characterized by the inability of muscles to quickly relax after a voluntary contraction. The condition … learn more about a disorder and perhaps find better ways to safely detect, treat, or prevent disease. All types …
… Epilepsy research needs reach across the missions of multiple … outside the NIH. As the primary NIH Institute for epilepsy research, NINDS leads this working group, with broad … a forum for sharing information about ongoing and planned epilepsy research activities, highlighting advances and …
… Thursday, January 21, 2016 NIH supports research on traumatic brain injury (TBI), a major public health problem that affects all age groups and is the leading cause of death in young adults, as well as chronic traumatic encephalopathy …
… July 25, 2025 Chronic pain affects over 50 million people in the United States. The estimated annual economic burden … and often limits participation in work, school, family life, and society. Though distinct experiences, pain and … pain treatment across various conditions and populations. You can read more about HEAL ’s recent accomplishments in …
… Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) , formerly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, can affect the upper and/or lower motor … gravis are similar to those of progressive bulbar palsy (e.g. slurring of the speech and choking) and must be ruled …
… and 2020 has not changed over time. Clinician-scientists, who understand diseases and disorders intimately due to their … LRP will pay off educational debt of health professionals who are dedicated to pursuing research as a significant … annually to the LRP program. NINDS prioritizes applicants who show a clear and on-going dedication to research and the …
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
By Walter J. Koroshetz, M.D., Director, NINDS, Amir Tamiz, Ph.D., Director of the Division of Translational Research at NINDS, and Emily Caporello, Ph.D., Program Director, NINDS Small Business Program
NINDS-funded science is the foundation that supports the development of new diagnostics and treatments for neurological disorders. However, advancing a therapeutic molecule or device from the laboratory to adoption by industry and then dissemination into healthcare is challenging and…
… page If you have neurological symptoms like headaches, sleep problems, or memory loss, there are several tests and … that affect the brain’s activity. EEGs also evaluate sleep disorders and monitor brain activity when a person has … time). Testing for certain disorders, such as seizure or sleep disorders, may require doing a much longer EEG during …
… supranuclear palsy (PSP) is a rare neurological disorder that affects body movements, walking and balance, and eye … slurred speech, problems with eye movements. PSP can also affect a person’s mood, behavior, and thinking. The most … to definitively diagnose PSP. A physician will review your medical history and perform a physical and neurological …
… MedlinePlus Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center GeneReviews Genetic Testing Registry … Coffin-Lowry …