NINDS Wilson's Disease Information Page Information sheet on this disease compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/wilsons_doc.htm
Extractions: Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder in which excessive amounts of copper accumulate in the body. Although the accumulation of copper begins at birth, symptoms of the disorder appear later in life, between the ages of 6 and 40. The primary consequence for approximately 40 percent of patients with Wilson's is liver disease. In other patients the first symptoms are either neurological or psychiatric or both, and include tremor, rigidity, drooling, difficulty with speech, abrupt personality change, grossly inappropriate behavior and unexplicable deterioration of school work, neurosis or psychosis. Is there any treatment?
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NINDS Cushing's Syndrome Information Page Cushing's Syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/cushings_doc.htm
Extractions: Cushings syndrome, also called hypercortisolism , is a rare endocrine disorder caused by chronic exposure of the bodys tissues to excess levels of cortisol - a hormone naturally produced by the adrenal gland. Exposure to too much cortisol can occur from long-term use of synthetic glucocorticoid hormones to treat inflammatory illnesses. Pituitary adenomas (benign tumors of the pituitary gland) that secrete increased amounts of ACTH ( adrenocorticotropic hormone
NINDS The Intramural Research Program of the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is one of the largest neuroscience research centers in http://intra.ninds.nih.gov/
Extractions: Information about summer programs, postbaccalaureate fellowships, predoctoral fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships, and clinical fellowships. The Intramural Research Program of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is one of the largest neuroscience research centers in the world. Investigators in the NINDS intramural program conduct research in the basic, translational, and clinical neurosciences. Their specific interests cover a broad range of neuroscience research including molecular biophysics, synapses and circuits, neuronal development, integrative neuroscience, brain imaging and neurological disorders. Through collaboration, pre- and postdoctoral training programs, jointly sponsored seminar series and special interest groups, NINDS investigators and investigators in other intramural programs (NIMH, NEI, NIDCD and NICHD) contribute to a vital and growing neuroscience research community at the National Institutes of Health. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Contact NINDS
BioMed Central | BMC Neurology BioMedCentral Neurology publishes original research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of neurological disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology. BMC Neurology is indexed by PubMed. Full text content available online for free. http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcneurol/
Extractions: Welcome to BMC Neurology published by BioMed Central BMC Neurology publishes original research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of neurological disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology. BMC Neurology (ISSN 1471-2377) is indexed/tracked/covered by PubMed, MEDLINE and BIOSIS.
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Extractions: Elderly rats occasionally suffer strokes, often affecting balance and coordination, and rats of all ages very occasionally develop an inner-ear infection which causes loss of balance resembling stroke. One way to distinguish them is that the acute phase of inner-ear infection only lasts about a day, after which the animal regains at least some of its bearings. It usually takes rather longer - say three or four days - to show noticeable improvement after a stroke. Initially the animal will usually make the problem worse by panicking and will crash about, falling over things and often rolling over and over. Inner-ear infection may be helped by a combination of antibiotic and steroids, but this isn't really neccessary as the acute phase is normally so short. Stroke is untreatable. Even without treatment, however, nearly all rats recover very well from either condition. They rapidly learn to compensate for the problem and get about at least a bit, and then improve gradually over a period of weeks. Until they regain their balance they should be kept in a plain single-storey cage with nothing they can fall off or over. Many will be left with a permanent slight head-tilt, but this has no obvious ill-effects - apart from causing the rat to rotate as it wriggles, which makes it very hard to hold! During the acute phase they may lose the ability to chew and need to be fed liquid feed (Complan, Readybrek, baby-food etc.) from a dropper or needle-less syringe: this may also be the case with very old and/or dying rats.
NINDS Agenesis Of The Corpus Callosum Information Page Information sheet by the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke, including symptoms, treatment and prognosis. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/agenesis_doc.htm
Extractions: Prognosis depends on the extent and severity of malformations. ACC does not cause death in the majority of children. Mental retardation does not worsen. Although many children with the disorder have average intelligence and lead normal lives, neuropsychological testing reveals subtle differences in higher cortical function compared to individuals of the same age and education without ACC. What research is being done?
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NINDS Ramsay Hunt Syndrome Type I Information Page Also known as herpes zoster oticus, an information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/ramsay1_doc.htm
Extractions: Ramsay Hunt syndrome type I, also known as herpes zoster oticus, is a common complication of shingles. Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which is the virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles occurs in people who have had chickenpox and represents a reactivation of the dormant varicella-zoster virus. Ramsay Hunt syndrome type I, which is caused by the spread of the varicella-zoster virus to facial nerves, is characterized by intense ear pain, a rash around the ear, mouth, face, neck, and scalp, and paralysis of facial nerves. Other symptoms may include hearing loss, vertigo (abnormal sensation of movement), and tinnitus (abnormal sounds). Taste loss in the tongue and dry mouth and eyes may also occur.
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Ataxia The National Ataxia Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1957 with the primary mission of encouraging and supporting research into Hereditary Ataxia, a group of neurological disorders which are chronic and progressive conditions affecting coordination. There are more than 45 affiliated chapters and support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada. http://www.ataxia.org
Extractions: The Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute at Brookhaven Hospital offers hope and help to people suffering from a severe brain injury and support to the people who love them. Our programs offer neuropsychology, behavior therapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and cognitive rehabilitation. Our approach to treatment is initiated with a comprehensive assessment leading to the development of a treatment plan with attainable goals. Our interdisciplinary treatment team, composed of rehabilitation professionals, utilizes effective interventions which enable individuals to regain skills and functions that were lost through their injury.
NINDS Dermatomyositis Information Page Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/dermato_doc.htm
Extractions: Prescribing a steroid drug, such as prednisone, is usually the first line of treatment. Immunosuppressants, such as azathioprine and methotrexate, may help those for whom prednisone is ineffective. Further treatment with intravenous immunoglobulin was shown to be effective and safe. Physical therapy is usually recommended to preserve muscle function and prevent muscle wasting. What is the prognosis?
Extractions: Dictionaries: General Computing Medical Legal Encyclopedia Word: Word Starts with Ends with Definition This is a list of major and frequently observed neurological disorders Neurological disorders are a group of disorders that involve the central nervous system (brain, brainstem and cerebellum), the peripheral nervous system (including cranial nerves), and the autonomic nervous system (parts of which are located in both central and peripheral nervous system). Major branches are headache, stupor and coma, dementia, seizure, sleep disorders, trauma, infections, neoplasms, neuroophthalmology, movement disorders, demyelinating diseases, spinal cord disorders, and disorders of peripheral nerves, muscle and neuromuscular junctions. Click the link for more information. (e.g. Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease (AD) or senile dementia of Alzheimer's type is a disorder or loss of mental functions resulting from brain tissue changes; the causes are yet to be fully elucidated (mutations in at least four genes predisposing to AD have been identified). The disease was thought to be uncommon, until the 1960s when it was realized that much of what had been regarded as the normal process of aging was actually the result of this disease.
Myasthenia Gravis Fact Sheet A comprehensive resources guide and publication about this disorder, compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/myasthenia_gravis.htm
Extractions: Request free mailed brochure What is myasthenia gravis? What causes myasthenia gravis? What is the role of the thymus gland in myasthenia gravis? What are the symptoms of myasthenia gravis? ... Where can I find more information? Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by varying degrees of weakness of the skeletal (voluntary) muscles of the body. The name myasthenia gravis, which is Latin and Greek in origin, literally means "grave muscle weakness." With current therapies, however, most cases of myasthenia gravis are not as "grave" as the name implies. In fact, for the majority of individuals with myasthenia gravis, life expectancy is not lessened by the disorder. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Certain muscles such as those that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, chewing, talking, and swallowing are often, but not always, involved in the disorder. The muscles that control breathing and neck and limb movements may also be affected.
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Extractions: Medical College of Georgia Alzheimer's Research Center A-Z Index MCG Home Site Search ... Clinical Trials What is the NDDR? Our Purpose The purpose of this study is to establish the Neurological Disorders Database Repository (NDDR) that provides opportunity for longitudinal and vertical (cross-sectional) outcome analyses in individuals with and without the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders (ADRD). In this effort, the research team has develop a tripartite infrastructure of clinical, basic science, and information processing to allow the testing of different apriori investigator- developed hypotheses as well as new hypotheses generated from statistical database mining techniques. Clinical and basic science researchers and information specialists work as a team to develop the NDDR and implement investigative protocols. This will provide researchers a resource to cite in extramural grant proposals that demonstrates access to broad-based patient information. Awards from such grant applications are used to support maintenance and future expansion of the NDDR. Initially, the focus was on supporting specific research protocols related to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. However, the NDDR is deliberately designed conceptually to permit the addition of research protocols focused on aspects of other neurological disorders or issues in an aging population. The establishment of the core of the NDDR supports the design and implementation of the 'Initial Encounter Form' for the collection of comprehensive medical history and current health status parameters. The core database will expand (after appropriate human assurance review) to include advanced algorithms with protocols addressing complicating co-morbidity of dementia, Alzheimer's disease and related behavioral disorders, family caregiver health, and caregiver-patient interrelationships. The core database has been structured such that new research questions can be added as the need arises.
NINDS Cephalic Disorders Information Page Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/cephalic_disorders.htm
Extractions: Cephalic disorders are congenital conditions that stem from damage to or abnormal development of the budding nervous system. Most cephalic disorders are caused by a disturbance that occurs very early in the development of the fetal nervous system. Damage to the developing nervous system is a major cause of chronic, disabling disorders, and sometimes death in infants, children, and even adults. Cephalic disorders may be influenced by hereditary or genetic conditions or by environmental exposures during pregnancy (e.g., medication taken by the mother, maternal infection, exposure to radiation). Some cephalic disorders occur when the cranial sutures (the fibrous joints that connect the bones of the skull) join prematurely. Understanding the normal development of the human nervous system may lead to a better understanding of cephalic disorders.