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101 Hints to Help-with-Ease for Patients with Neuromuscular Disease  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

This little booklet was written to assist patients with neuromuscular disease in handling their tasks of daily living. All the hints it contains have been field-tested and proven useful. Most were sug... Details >

Muscular Dystrophy Association  External Link

About Transverse Myelitis  External Link

These articles provide information about diagnosing and treating transverse myelitis.... Details >

Transverse Myelitis Association  External Link

ALS Research and Clinical Centers   External Link

Locate Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) clinics that have earned special designation as MDA/ALS Centers and offer quality medical care from doctors, nurses and therapists experienced in dealing wi... Details >

Muscular Dystrophy Association  External Link

Comprehensive MS Center  External Link

An online site that provides information on multiple scleroiss for both the health professional and the patient. Topics covered include research, treatments and current clinical trials.... Details >

Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information

Facts About Myopathies  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

This pamphlet will give you the basic facts about the inherited and endocrine myopathies.... Details >

Muscular Dystrophy Association  External Link

Facts About Progressive Supranuclear Palsy...What is PSP?  External Link

PSP is a rare, degenerative brain disorder related to Parkinson's disease. It strikes middle aged adults and the elderly, slightly more men than women and affects 6.4 in 100,000. Its cause remains a m... Details >

Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy  External Link

Facts About Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

This pamphlet is designed to help you better understand the causes, symptoms and progression of the different forms of SMA.... Details >

Muscular Dystrophy Association  External Link

Friedreich's Ataxia Fact Sheet

Also available in: Spanish 

This NINDS fact sheet provides information about signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research related to Friedreich's Ataxia.... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

Genetics and Neuromuscular Diseases   External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

This brochure describes just what a genetic disorder is, and explains how genetic testing and counseling can help people understand how disorders that may affect themselves or their children are inher... Details >

Muscular Dystrophy Association  External Link

Mitochondrial Myopathies

A general overview of mitochondrial myopathies that includes a description of the disorder, and treatment, prognosis and research information. Suggested reading for more in-depth information and a lis... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

Muscular Dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy (MD) refers to a group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal or voluntary muscles which control movement. The major forms of MD ... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Clinics and Services  External Link

Locate a nearby Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) clinic and learn more about MDA's services offered through 235 hospital-affiliated clinics, doctors, nurses and therapists experienced in dealing w... Details >

Muscular Dystrophy Association  External Link

Myasthenia Gravis

A general overview of myasthenia gravis that includes a description of the disorder, and treatment, prognosis and research information. A list of referrals where users may obtain additional resources ... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Publications

Also available in: Spanish 

List of information and publications related to neurological diseases available from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health (NINDS) Office of Scient... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

Neuromuscular Disease Center  External Link

Online site that provides patient education information on neuromuscular diseases as well as information for the health professional. Includes a searchable database and reference links to related site... Details >

Educational Institution--Follow the Resource URL for More Information

Polymyositis

A general overview of polymyositis that includes a description of the disorder, and treatment, prognosis and research information. Suggested reading for more in-depth information and a list of referra... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

Post-Polio Directory  External Link

This site offers information for individuals that are looking for clinics, health professionals, and support groups knowledgeable about the late effects of polio. ... Details >

Post-Polio Health International  External Link

Post-Polio Syndrome

Also available in: Spanish 

A general overview of post-polio syndrome that includes a description of the disorder, and treatment, prognosis and research information. A list of referrals where users may obtain additional resource... Details >

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Clinical Trials: Patient Registry  External Link

Clinical trials are a crucial part of finding a treatment and a cure for spinal muscular atrophy. This page provides a list of sites that you can visit to see if a trial is right for you or your child... Details >

FightSMA  External Link

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Guidebook  External Link

This online guide contains up-to-date information available about spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, to help you as you confront the disease.... Details >

FightSMA  External Link

Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

This booklet is to serve as a source of information and support to those involved with children and adults afflicted by any of this group of neuromuscular disorders.... Details >

Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy  External Link

What Is Canavan Disease?  External Link

Canavan disease is a rare and devastating fatal childhood neurodegenerative disorder. Canavan affects the formation of myelin, or white matter of the brain.... Details >

Canavan Disease Research  External Link

When Your Child Has Cerebral Palsy  External Link

Information and guidance for parents of children with cerebral palsy. This web site provides a definition of cerebral palsy and discusses CP's causes, prevention, affect on development, treatment, edu... Details >

Nemours Foundation  External Link