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Neuromuscular Diseases
101 Hints to Help-with-Ease for Patients with Neuromuscular Disease 
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
About Transverse Myelitis
These articles provide information about diagnosing and treating transverse myelitis.... Details >
ALS Research and Clinical Centers
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 >
Comprehensive MS Center
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 >
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Facts About Myopathies
Also available in: Spanish
This pamphlet will give you the basic facts about the inherited and endocrine myopathies.... Details >
Facts About Progressive Supranuclear Palsy...What is PSP?
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 >
Facts About Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Also available in: Spanish
This pamphlet is designed to help you better understand the causes, symptoms and progression of the different forms of SMA.... Details >
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
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
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