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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder National Institute of

WebAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder marked by trouble controlling impulsive behavior, difficulty paying attention, or …

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Mitochondrial Disorders National Institute of Neurological …

WebLast reviewed on February 28, 2024. Mitochondrial disorders are caused by defects in mitochondria, which are energy factories found inside almost all the cells in the body. …

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Know Stroke National Institute of Neurological Disorders and …

WebStroke is a leading cause of death in the country and a leading cause of serious long-term disability. Nearly three-quarters of all strokes occur in people over the …

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Brain Basics: Know Your Brain National Institute of Neurological

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, …

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Becoming a Health Science Policy Analyst After NINDS Training

WebNiteace Whittington, Ph.D. Photo courtesy of Dr. Whittington. Niteace Whittington, Ph.D., was approaching the fourth year of her NINDS postdoctoral …

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Autism Spectrum Disorder National Institute of Neurological …

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 …

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Motor Neuron Diseases National Institute of Neurological …

WebKennedy's disease is an inherited lower motor neuron disorder that affects men. The onset of symptoms varies, but usually begins between the ages of 20 and 40. …

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Functional Neurologic Disorder National Institute of Neurological

WebFunctional movement disorder (FND) affects movement of the body. Symptoms may include: Leg and arm weakness or paralysis. Tremor. Sudden, brief …

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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) National Institute of Neurological

WebA transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted. TIA symptoms, …

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Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) National Institute of

WebPostural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is one of a group of disorders that have orthostatic intolerance (OI) as their primary symptom. OI is a …

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NIH Stroke Scale Updated with New Visual Stimuli

WebThe National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), or NIH Stroke Scale, is the most widely used tool for health professionals to assess the severity of a stroke. …

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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month 2024: Accelerating Progress …

WebApril is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month. Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder of the nervous system and was originally described based …

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Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease National Institute of Neurological

WebCreutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, rapidly worsening brain disorder that causes unique changes in brain tissue and affects muscle coordination thinking, and …

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Von Hippel-Lindau Disease (VHL) National Institute of …

WebVon Hippel-Lindau disease (VHL) is a rare, genetic multi-system disorder in which non-cancerous tumors grow in certain parts of the body. Slow-growing …

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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

WebNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

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NINDS Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Framework for …

WebThe goal of the NINDS SDOH Framework is to contextualize the biological and intrapersonal determinants of neurological disease, health, and well-being in relation to upstream …

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