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Parkinson's Disease National Institute of Neurological Disorders …

Parkinson's disease (PD) is movement disorder of the nervous system that gets worse over time. As nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain weaken, are … See more

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Peripheral Neuropathy National Institute of Neurological …

(6 days ago) WebNerve health and resistance can be improved by healthy lifestyle habits such as maintaining optimal weight, avoiding toxic exposures, eating a balanced diet, and correcting vitamin deficiencies. Smoking constricts the blood vessels that supply nutrients to the peripheral …

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Multiple Sclerosis National Institute of Neurological Disorders …

(3 days ago) WebMultiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common disabling neurological disease of young adults with symptom onset generally occurring between the ages of 20 to 40 years. In MS, the immune system cells that normally protect us from viruses, bacteria, and unhealthy cells …

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Migraine National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

(3 days ago) WebMigraine is a type of headache characterized by recurrent attacks of moderate to severe throbbing and pulsating pain on one side of the head. The pain is caused by the activation of nerve fibers within the wall of brain blood vessels traveling inside the meninges (three …

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NIH Stroke Scale

(1 days ago) WebScale Definition. 0 = Normal. 1 = Mild-to-moderate dysarthria; patient slurs at least some words and, at worst, can be understood with some difficulty. 2 = Severe dysarthria; patient's speech is so slurred as to be unintelligible in the absence of or out of …

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Huntington's Disease National Institute of Neurological Disorders …

(4 days ago) WebHuntington's disease (HD) is an inherited disorder that causes nerve cells (neurons) in parts of the brain to gradually break down and die. The disease attacks areas of the brain that help to control voluntary (intentional) movement, as well as other areas. …

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Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long …

(9 days ago) WebAbout the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency …

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Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy National Institute of …

(6 days ago) WebHealth problems that result from HIE typically occur in two stages: when the brain is initially deprived of oxygen and blood, and when normal blood flow returns and toxins are dispersed from the damaged cells (this is called reperfusion injury and usually …

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Stiff-Person Syndrome National Institute of Neurological …

(2 days ago) WebStiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare, progressive neurological disorder. Symptoms may include stiff muscles in the trunk (torso), arms, and legs; and greater sensitivity to noise, touch, and emotional distress, which can set off muscle spasms.

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Focus on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis National Institute of

(4 days ago) WebFocus on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating, complex, and heterogeneous neurodegenerative disease that affects the neurons that control voluntary muscle movement. People with the disease become …

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Tremor National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

(1 days ago) WebTremor is a neurological disorder that causes shaking movements in one or more parts of your body, most often in your hands. It can also occur in your arms, legs, head, vocal cords, and torso. Its rhythmic pattern is caused by unintentional (involuntary) muscle …

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) National Institute of

(8 days ago) WebAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a rare neurological disease that affects motor neurons—those nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement. Voluntary muscles are those we choose to …

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Multiple System Atrophy National Institute of Neurological …

(8 days ago) WebMultiple system atrophy (MSA), also known as Shy-Drager syndrome, olivopontocerebellar atrophy, and striatonigral degeneration, is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a combination of symptoms that affect both …

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Obstructive sleep apnea associated with increased risks for long …

(4 days ago) WebAbout the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency …

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Autism Spectrum Disorder National Institute of Neurological …

(9 days ago) WebThe National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a component of the National Institutes of Health (), is a leading federal funder of research on ASD. What is autism spectrum disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a group of complex …

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Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) National Institute of

(9 days ago) WebPostural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is one of a group of disorders that have orthostatic intolerance (OI) as their primary symptom. OI is a condition in which an excessively reduced volume of blood returns to the heart after an individual stands up …

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome National Institute of …

(5 days ago) WebComplex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), formerly known as causalgia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, is a broad term describing excess and prolonged pain and inflammation that follows an injury to an arm or leg. Symptoms include …

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Restless Legs Syndrome National Institute of Neurological …

(7 days ago) WebRestless legs syndrome (RLS)—also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, primary RLS, and idiopathic RLS—is a neurological disorder that causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in your legs and an irresistible urge to move them. Symptoms …

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Functional Neurologic Disorder National Institute of Neurological

(5 days ago) WebA doctor will assess your health and medical and family history to rule out any neurological or other condition that may cause symptoms since FND can co-exist with other disorders. A neurologist and a psychiatrist or psychologist may look for specific …

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New Activities and Resources for Enhancing Research Quality

(5 days ago) WebPromoting rigor and transparency in research is a cross-cutting strategy for NINDS, as described in our 2021-2026 strategic plan. Good study design and transparent reporting allow scientists and the broader public to interpret and assess research …

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Motor Neuron Diseases National Institute of Neurological …

(6 days ago) WebMotor neuron diseases (MNDs) are a group of progressive neurological disorders that destroy motor neurons, the cells that control skeletal muscle activity such as walking, breathing, speaking, and swallowing. This group includes diseases such as …

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome National Institute of Neurological …

(9 days ago) WebThoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a term that refers to three related syndromes involving compression of the nerves, arteries, and veins in the lower neck and upper chest area. This compression causes pain in the arm, shoulder, and neck. …

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) National Institute of Neurological

(1 days ago) WebA traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be caused by a forceful bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, or from an object that pierces the skull and enters the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. Some types of TBI can cause temporary or short-term problems …

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Myasthenia Gravis

(2 days ago) WebMyasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune, neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal muscles (the muscles that connect to your bones and contract to allow body movement in the arms and legs, and allow for breathing). The …

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Myoclonus National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

(4 days ago) WebMyoclonus refers to sudden, brief involuntary twitching or jerking of a muscle or group of muscles. The twitching cannot be stopped or controlled by the person experiencing it. Myoclonus is not a disease itself, rather it describes a clinical sign. Myoclonic jerks may …

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Brain Basics: Know Your Brain National Institute of Neurological

(3 days ago) WebBrain Basics: Know Your Brain. The brain is the most complex part of the human body. This three-pound organ is the seat of intelligence, interpreter of the senses, initiator of body movement, and controller of behavior. Lying in its bony shell and washed …

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Guillain-Barré Syndrome National Institute of Neurological …

(8 days ago) WebGuillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which your immune system mistakenly attacks part of the peripheral nervous system—the network of nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord. GBS can range from a very mild case with brief …

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