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- Cephalic Disorders Information Page
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...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Repetitive Motion Disorders Information Page
Repetitive motion disorders (RMDs) are a family of muscular conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work or daily activities. RMDs include carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, epicondylitis, ganglion cyst, tenosynovitis, and trigger finger. RMDs are caused by too many uninterrupted repetitions of an activity or motion, unnatural or awkward motions such as twisting the arm or wrist, overexertion, incorrect posture, or muscle fatigue. RMDs occur...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Swallowing Disorders Information Page
Swallowing disorders - defined as difficulty in passing food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach - occur in all age groups, but especially in the elderly. The disorders can occur at any stage of the normal swallowing process, in which food and liquid move from the mouth, through the pharynx, into the esophagus, and finally, into the stomach. The disorders are common in individuals with degenerative neurological disorders such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), postpolio syndrome,...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Neuronal Migration Disorders Information Page
Neuronal migration disorders (NMDs) are a group of birth defects caused by the abnormal migration of neurons in the developing brain and nervous system. In the developing brain, neurons must migrate from the areas where they are born to the areas where they will settle into their proper neural circuits. Neuronal migration, which occurs as early as the second month of gestation, is controlled by a complex assortment of chemical guides and signals. When these signals are absent or incorrect,...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- Pervasive Developmental Disorders Information Page
The diagnostic category of pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) refers to a group of disorders characterized by delays in the development of socialization and communication skills. Parents may note symptoms as early as infancy, although the typical age of onset is before 3 years of age. Symptoms may include problems with using and understanding language; difficulty relating to people, objects, and events; unusual play with toys and other objects; difficulty with changes in routine or...
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Organizations
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- American Hair Loss Council - http://www.ahlc.org/
- Iron Disorders Institute - http://www.irondisorders.org
- Vestibular Disorders Association - http://www.vestibular.org/
- Academy for Eating Disorders - http://www.aedweb.org/
- National Organization for Rare Disorders - http://www.rarediseases.org/
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- Spearmint May Cut Excess Hair in Women
WebMD - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- Spearmint May Cut Excess Hair in Women
WebMD - Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:00 EST
- Allergy To Hair Dye Increasing
MedicalNewsToday - Mon, 05 Feb 2007 08:00 EST
- Spearmint tea may help treat excess body hair
Reuters - Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:31 EST
- Mild Hirsutism Could Be Treated With Spearmint Tea
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:00 EST
Clinical Trials
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- The Efficacy Of The Wavelight Mydon Laser for Hair Removal And Treatment of Leg Veins
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00366964 - Active, not recruiting
Leg Veins; Hair Removal
- Combining Behavioral Treatment with Agonist Maintenance - 1
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00000311 - Active, not recruiting
Cocaine-Related Disorders; Opioid-Related Disorders; Substance-Related Disorders
- Integrated Treatment to Persons With Mental Disorders and co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00447733 - Recruiting
Anxiety Disorders; Mood Disorders; Substance Use Disorders
- Efficacy of Therapy With the Spironolactone Pills Compared to Minoxidil Lotion in Female Pattern Hair Loss
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00175617 - Recruiting
Female Pattern Hair Loss
- A Pilot Study of Boredom in a Community Sample of Adolescents and a Clinical Sample of Adolescents
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00163865 - Recruiting
Mental Disorders; Affective Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders; Psychotic Disorders

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