Health A-Z
Find Services & Information
Diseases & Conditions Results: 1-21 of 21 Web Pages
| Show in Pages
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 >
These articles provide information about diagnosing and treating transverse myelitis.... Details >
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 >
An online site that provides information on multiple sclerosis 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
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 >
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 >
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
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 >
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 (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
Locate a nearby Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) clinic and learn more about MDA's services offered through 215 hospital-affiliated clinics, doctors, nurses and therapists experienced in dealing w... Details >
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
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
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
This site offers information for individuals that are looking for clinics, health professionals, and support groups knowledgeable about the late effects of polio. ... Details >
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
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 >
This online guide contains up-to-date information available about spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, to help you as you confront the disease.... Details >
Also available in: Spanish
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 >
Canavan disease is a rare and devastating fatal childhood neurodegenerative disorder. Canavan affects the formation of myelin, or white matter of the brain.... Details >
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 >