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NINDS Mucopolysaccharidoses Information Page
Information sheet compiled by the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/mucopolysaccharidoses.htm

Extractions: Mucopolysaccharidosis I(MPS I) , which includes Hurler, Scheie, and Hurler/Scheie syndromes. Hurler syndrome-the most severe form of the mucopolysaccharidoses -occurs in infancy with symptoms such as clouding of the cornea and progressive physical and mental disability. Death usually occurs before age 10. Patients with Scheie syndrome experience milder symptoms and have normal intelligence, while those with Hurler/Scheie syndrome suffer from intermediate symptoms. MPS II
UCSF Medical Center | Health Library | News | Neurological Disorders
News. neurological disorders UCSF's Mini Medical School V Offers Opportunity February 14, 2003. neurological disorders News Archive.
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Extractions: Clinical Trials Conditions and Treatments Events and Classes Medical Dictionary ... Other Resources Request an appointment, get directions and phone numbers, find hospital visiting hours and more Choose a doctor from among the 900 experts on our staff Learn about the health care services we provide News
NINDS Learning Disabilities Information Page
Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/learningdisabilities_doc.h

Extractions: Learning disabilities are disorders that affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention. Although learning disabilities occur in very young children, the disorders are usually not recognized until the child reaches school age. Is there any treatment?
UCSF Medical Center | Medical Services | Neurological Disorders
among the 900 experts on our staff, Medical Services. NeurologicalDisorders, Print Format. UCSF Medical Center is one of the top five
http://www.ucsfhealth.org/adult/medical_services/neuro/

Extractions: Brain Tumors Epilepsy Headache Lou Gehrig's Disease ... Stroke Request an appointment, get directions and phone numbers, find hospital visiting hours and more Choose a doctor from among the 900 experts on our staff Neurological Disorders Print Format UCSF Medical Center is one of the top five hospitals in the nation in neurology and neurosurgery, including the treatment of brain tumors epilepsy and stroke . We have the largest brain tumor treatment program in the United States and one of California's largest cerebrovascular surgery programs. In Northern California, we have the only comprehensive memory disorders center and the largest center for the treatment of Parkinson's disease . We also have leading experts in the treatment of peripheral nerve disorders such as Lou Gehrig's disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive degeneration of nerve cells controlling muscle movements. Our neurologists and neurosurgeons take a team approach, working with orthopedic specialists to treat neurospinal disorders and spinal cord injuries and with heart specialists to treat stroke and other cardiovascular related conditions. Our advanced treatments include
NINDS Arteriovenous Malformation Information Page
Information sheet compiled by National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/avms_html.htm

Extractions: An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a congenital disorder characterized by a complex, tangled web of arteries and veins. An AVM may occur in the brain, brainstem, or spinal cord and is caused by abnormal development of blood vessels. The most common symptoms of AVM include hemorrhaging (bleeding), seizures, headaches, and neurological problems such as paralysis or loss of speech, memory, or vision. Is there any treatment?
Neurological Disorders
neurological disorders. Check Out New Diagnostic Pathways. Medlink. Motor NeuronDiseases; Epilepsy. Paraneoplastic neurological disorders. Peripheral Neuropathy.
http://www.athenadiagnostics.com/site/content/diagnostic_ed/neuro_disorders.asp
NINDS Pituitary Tumors Information Page
Pituitary tumors information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/pituitary_tumors.htm

Extractions: Pituitary tumors are best treated when they are found and diagnosed early. Treatments for pituitary tumors include surgical removal of the tumor; radiation therapy, using high-doses of x-rays to kill tumor cells; and/or drug therapy, using certain medications to block the pituitary gland from producing too many hormones. The most common treatment is surgery. What is the prognosis?
Paraneoplastic Neurological Disorders
Learn More!Paraneoplastic neurological disorders. Paraneoplastic 5 Second,other neurological disorders can mimic paraneoplastic syndromes. 3
http://www.athenadiagnostics.com/site/content/diagnostic_ed/neuro_disorders/para

Extractions: Paraneoplastic neurological disorders (PNDs) are rare syndromes that are caused by, or associated with, an underlying neoplasm. PNDs do not occur by direct tumor involvement in neuroanatomic tissues; it is believed that most are caused by an immune response against onconeural antigens. These antigens, common to both neoplastic and normal neural tissue, are recognized as foreign and lead to autoantibodies attacking both the tumor as well as portions of the nervous system. This autoantibody response leads to progressive neurological damage. PNDs can affect many parts of the nervous system and, unlike most gradual neurodegenerative disorders, PNDs typically exhibit rapid onset of symptoms: "Patients may develop a severe neurologic syndrome over the course of hours, although more frequently over the course of days to weeks." PNDs are diagnostically challenging for two reasons. First, at the onset of the neurological symptoms, an individual's cancer has usually not been discovered. PNDs can precede the detection of a tumor by months or years.
NINDS Shingles Information Page
Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/shingles_doc.htm

Extractions: 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. The disease generally affects the elderly, although it occasionally occurs in younger and/or immunodeficient individuals. The first sign is usually a tingling feeling, itchiness, or stabbing pain on the skin. After a few days, a rash appears as a band or patch of raised dots on the side of the trunk or face. The rash develops into small, fluid-filled blisters which begin to dry out and crust over within several days. When the rash is at its peak, symptoms can range from mild itching to extreme and intense pain. Contact with a person with shingles may cause chickenpox (but not shingles) in someone who has never had chickenpox before.
MENTAL AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
Fact Sheet N° 265 December 2001. MENTAL AND neurological disorders.Twentyfive per cent of individuals develop one or more mental
http://www.who.int/inf-fs/en/fact265.html

Extractions: December 2001 MENTAL AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS Twenty-five per cent of individuals develop one or more mental or behavioural disorders at some stage in life, in both developed and developing countries. The following disorders can now be diagnosed reliably and accurately as the most common physical disorders; some can be prevented, all can be successfully managed and treated. Depression Depression is a common mental disorder characterized by sadness, loss of interest in activities and by decreased energy. Depression is differentiated from normal mood changes by the extent of its severity, the symptoms and the duration of the disorder. Suicide remains one of the common and often unavoidable outcomes of depression. If depressive episodes alternate with exaggerated elation or irritability they are known as bipolar disorder. Depressive disorders and schizophrenia are responsible for 60% of all suicides. The causes of depression can vary. Psychosocial factors, such as adverse living conditions, can influence the onset and persistence of depressive episodes. Genetic and biological factors can also play a part. Prevalence: An estimated 121 million people currently suffer from depression. An estimated 5.8% of men and 9.5% of women will experience a depressive episode in any given year. These figures can, however, vary across different populations.
NINDS Restless Legs Syndrome Information Page
Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/restless_doc.htm

Extractions: Restless legs syndrome is a sensori-motor (movement) disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs, which are worse during periods of inactivity or rest or while sitting or lying down. There is often a positive family history of the disorder. Individuals affected with the disorder describe the sensations as pulling, drawing, crawling, wormy, boring, tingling, pins and needles, prickly, and sometimes painful sensations that are usually accompanied by an overwhelming urge to move the legs. Sudden muscle jerks may also occur. Movement provides temporary relief from the discomfort. In rare cases, the arms may also be affected. Symptoms may interfere with sleep onset (sleep onset insomnia). Research suggests that restless legs syndrome is related to periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), another more common motor disorder which causes interrupted sleep. The symptoms often exhibit circadian rhythmicity in their peak occurrence during awakening hours.
WHR 2001: Mediakit - Mental And Neurological Disorders
Français English. The World Health Report 2001, Mental and neurologicaldisorders. ne in every four people, or 25% of individuals
http://www.who.int/whr2001/2001/main/en/media/disorders.htm

Extractions: English ne in every four people, or 25% of individuals, develop one or more mental or behavioral disorders at some stage in life, both in developed and developing countries. These disorders can now be diagnosed as reliably and accurately as most of the common physical disorders. Some disorders can be prevented; all can be successfully managed and treated. The World Health Report 2001 focuses on a number of common disorders. These include depression, substance use disorders, schizophrenia, epilepsy, Alzheimers disease, mental retardation and disorders of childhood and adolescence. DEPRESSION What is depression? Depression, sometimes referred to as unipolar depression, is a common mental disorder characterized by sadness, loss of interest in activities and by decreased energy. Depression is differentiated from normal mood changes that are part of life by the extent of its severity, the symptoms and the duration of the disorder. Suicide remains one of the common and often avoidable outcomes of depression. If depressive episodes alternate with exaggerated elation or irritability they are known as bipolar disorder. Depressive disorders and schizophrenia are responsible for 60% of all suicides. The causes of depression vary. Psychosocial factors, such as adverse living conditions, can influence the onset and persistence of depressive episodes. Genetic and biological factors also play a part.
NINDS Aicardi Syndrome Information Page
Information sheet compiled by National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/aicardi.htm

Extractions: Aicardi syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by the partial or complete agenesis (absence) of the corpus callosum (the structure that links the 2 hemispheres of the brain), infantile spasms (a form of childhood seizure), mental retardation, and an ocular (eye) abnormality called lacunae (lesions) of the retina of the eye. Aicardi syndrome may be associated with other brain defects such as microcephaly (small brain) or porencephalic cysts (cerebrospinal fluid-filled cavities or gaps in the brain). Onset of Aicardi syndrome generally begins between the ages of 3 and 5 months. The disorder affects only females. Is there any treatment?
Ask NOAH About: Neurological And Neuromuscular Disorders
Ask NOAH About Neurological and Neuromuscular Disorders. Children Neurology,Diagnosis of neurological disorders, Information Resources.
http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/neuro/neuropg.html
OHSU Doernbecher - Neurological Disorders
neurological disorders, RELATED SERVICES. Neurological conditions are concernedwith diseases, injuries, and disorders of the brain, nerves, and spinal cord.
http://www.ohsuhealth.com/dch/health/neuro/index.asp

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OHSU Health.com - Neurological Disorders
Nervous System Disorders Index Overview Anatomy of the Brain Diagnostic TestsNeurological Examination neurological disorders Glossary Online Resources,
http://www.ohsuhealth.com/neuro/disorder.asp

Extractions: Allergy and Asthma Arthritis Alternative Medicine Blood Disorders Bone Disorders Breast Health Cancer Cardiovascular Diseases Childbirth and Pregnancy Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Disorders Drug Information Ear, Nose and Throat Endocrinology Environmental Medicine Eyecare Glossary Gynecology: Health/Oncology Home Health Care Household/Common Emergency Infectious Diseases Men's Health Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Oral Health Orthopaedics Pathology Pediatrics Plastic Surgery Pregnancy and Childbirth Prostate Health Radiology Respiratory Disorders Skin Cancer Spine, Shoulder and Pelvis Surgical Care Travel Medicine Urology Women's Health Wednesday, March 12 Neurological Disorders There are many nervous system conditions that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some of these conditions, for which we have provided a brief overview. If you cannot find the condition in which you are interested, please visit the
NINDS Myasthenia Gravis Information Page
A short information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/myasthenia_gravis.htm

Extractions: Myasthenia gravis can be controlled. Some medications improve neuromuscular transmission and increase muscle strength, and some suppress the production of abnormal antibodies. These medications must be used with careful medical followup because they may cause major side effects. Thymectomy, the surgical removal of the thymus gland, improves symptoms in certain patients and may cure some individuals, possibly by re-balancing the immune system. Other therapies include plasmapheresis, a procedure in which abnormal antibodies are removed from the blood, and high-dose intravenous immune globulin, which temporarily modifies the immune system and provides the body with normal antibodies from donated blood. What is the prognosis?
Neurological Disorders
neurological disorders. neurological disorders is a reference of commonneurological illnesses. It contains fundamental information
http://nanonline.org/nandistance/mtbi/NeuroIll/

Extractions: National Academy of Neuropsychology. Neurological Disorders is a reference of common neurological illnesses. It contains fundamental information on each illness, including the neuropathology of the illness, diagnosis and basic treatment approaches. The atlas does require some general knowledge of neuroanatomy and medical illness. Neurological Illness was designed as an introduction for medical students and undergraduates and graduate students in health-related areas. It is not intended as a clinical guide to diagnosis and treatment. Acknowledgments. This work was originally developed by J. Michael Williams for
NINDS Polymyositis Information Page
Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of neurological disorders and Stroke.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/polymyos_doc.htm

Extractions: Polymyositis is an inflammatory muscle disease that causes varying degrees of decreased muscle power. The disease has a gradual onset and generally begins in the second decade of life. Polymyositis rarely affects persons under the age of 18. The most common symptom is muscle weakness, usually affecting those muscles that are closest to the trunk of the body (proximal). Eventually, patients have difficulty rising from a sitting position, climbing stairs, lifting objects, or reaching overhead. In some cases, distal muscles (those not close to the trunk of the body) may also be affected later in the course of the disease. Trouble with swallowing (dysphagia) may occur. Very rarely, the muscles ache and are tender to touch. The disease may be associated with other collagen vascular, autoimmune or infectious disorders
Neurological Disorders
neurological disorders Guide picks. Disorders of the nervous system,including nerves, spinal cord, and brain. Amyotrophic Lateral
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