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… On this page What are mitochondrial disorders? Mitochondrial disorders are caused by defects in … cells have especially high energy needs, muscular and neurological problems are common features of mitochondrial … while mitochondrial disorders that cause both muscular and neurological problems are called mitochondrial …
… On this page What is functional neurologic disorder? Functional neurologic … brain networks work, rather than changes in the structure of the brain itself, as seen in many other neurological … of FND are not intentionally produced and can involve any part of the body. Symptoms may appear suddenly, increase with …
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Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's-Related Dementias
NINDS-led programs that advance Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) research, as part of the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease.…
… On this page What is neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)? … the optic nerve, which carries signals from the eye to the brain, and to the spinal cord, which controls body … between episodes. Monophasic NMOSD: This less common type happens only once. Symptoms last several months but don’t …
… On this page What are birth disorders of the brain and spinal cord? Birth disorders of the brain … by itself is not life-threatening, but there is no cure. Symptoms include: Learning challenges Eye problems (e.g., … widening of the spinal cord’s central canal causes a cyst filled with cerebrospinal fluid (syrinx) to form. As …
… on dementia . Introduction to frontotemporal dementia The symptoms of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and other frontotemporal disorders gradually rob people of … for granted. FTD and other frontotemporal disorders are a common cause of early-onset dementia. They often strike …
… Overview In 2019, the National Institutes of Health ( NIH ) launched a collaboration with the … progressive supranuclear palsy. The goal of this program is to enable earlier diagnoses, more timely interventions, …
… Thursday, June 21, 2018 At the end of January, we launched a new feature on our … contribute to the discovery and development of treatments for neurological disorders. This month, we are adding two … Roscoe Brady worked for over 20 years to bring the treatment he conceived for Gaucher disease to reality. Brady, …
… Repeat Expansion Disorder Biosample Access Investigators interested in obtaining Repeat Expansion Disorder biospecimens should submit their application through … Requests are reviewed by the Repeat Expansion Disorders Resource Access Committee (RED-BRAC) , an external …
… disorders, and an RNA-targeting treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). All of these are examples of … disorders, and an RNA-targeting treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). …