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Main Topic Area Rare Diseases And Disorders All Topic Areas 1 - 10 of 467  more >> Rare Diseases And Disorders Rare Diseases Neurological Diseases And Disorders Neurologic Diseases Nerve Diseases Eye Diseases Nystagmus Strabismus Foot Diseases And Disorders Foot Care Articles 1 - 5 of 48  more >> 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 Motor Neuron Diseases Information Page Motor neuron diseases (MNDs) are progressive, degenerative disorders that affect nerves in the upper or lower parts of the body. Some of the diseases are inherited, while others may be acquired. Common MNDs include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), progressive muscular atrophy, and postpolio syndrome. Generally, MNDs strike in middle age. Symptoms may include difficulty swallowing, limb weakness, slurred speech, impaired gait, facial weakness, and muscle cramps. Respiration may be affected... 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 Organizations 1 - 5 of 80  more >> National Organization for Rare Disorders - http://www.rarediseases.org/ Office of Rare Diseases - http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/ NIH Office of Rare Diseases - Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center - http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/html/resources/info_cntr.html Office of Rare Diseases, OD, NIH, HHS - http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/ News 1 - 5 of 3537  more >> More Than 300 Medicines Now In Development To Treat Rare Diseases MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:00 EST New Insight Into Brain Disorders MedicalNewsToday - Sun, 04 Mar 2007 04:00 EST Toothbrushing Triggers Rare Epileptic Seizures WebMD - Mon, 05 Mar 2007 12:00 EST Toothbrushing Triggers Rare Seizures MedicineNet - Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:00 EST Gene Glitch May Up Early Heart Disease WebMD - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:44 EST Clinical Trials 1 - 5 of 3307  more >> Tissue Procurement for Scientific Study ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00182858 - Recruiting Cardiovascular Diseases; Cancer; Endocrine Diseases; Neurological Disorders; Arthritis; Mental Disorders Trial of Aspirin and Vitamin E in Women (Women's Health Study - WHS) ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00000479 - Active, not recruiting Cardiovascular Diseases; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Coronary Disease; Heart Diseases; Myocardial Infarction; Myocardial Ischemia; Vascular Diseases Socioeconomic Patterning of Inflammation and Hemostasis - Ancillary to MESA ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00091494 - Active, not recruiting Atherosclerosis; Cardiovascular Diseases; Heart Diseases; Inflammation; Blood Coagulation Disorders Coronary Artery Calcium, Exercise Tests, and CHD Outcome ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00005562 - Active, not recruiting Cardiovascular Diseases; Coronary Disease; Cerebrovascular Disorders; Heart Diseases; Cerebrovascular Accident Mohawk Culture, Behavior, Toxicant Exposure and Health ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00043238 - Recruiting Thyroid Diseases; Cognition Disorders

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