Sentences with phrase «brain and spinal disorders»

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Evidence has indicated that kaempferol is one of the most important flavanoids that inhibit heart, spinal cord and brain disease, and studies have shown that it can help the treatment of cancers, cardiovascular disease, neuron disorders and cholesterol.

The updated guideline covers four neurologic disorders: spasticity in adults, which is muscle tightness that interferes with movement typically following a stroke, spinal cord or other neurologic injury; cervical dystonia, a disorder of the brain affecting neck muscle control that causes involuntary head tilt or neck movement; blepharospasm, a movement disorder that causes the eyes to close uncontrollably; and chronic and episodic migraine.

Neurocutaneous disorders are caused by abnormal development of cells in the embryonic stage, leading to tumors in various parts of the body, including the skin, organs, bones, brain and spinal cord.

There are different types of abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord, which may result in varying degrees of disability such as muscular paralysis, water in the head, incontinence and motor disorders.

The newly fingered SNP lies in a gene for a protein called LINGO1 that is present only in the brain and spinal cord — a distribution consistent with a role in neurological disorders, says neurologist Dietrich Haubenberger of the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, one of the study's authors.

The great New York Yankees first baseman was diagnosed with ALS in 1939 and died two years later from the progressive neuromuscular disorder, which attacks nerve cells that lead from the brain and the spinal cord to muscles throughout the body.

Researchers at Penn Medicine's Center for Studies of Addiction have now found that the drug baclofen, commonly used to prevent spasms in patients with spinal cord injuries and neurological disorders, can help block the impact of the brain's response to «unconscious» drug triggers well before conscious craving occurs.

If the approach also works with human cells, it could eventually lead to cell therapies for diseases like inherited leukodystrophies — disorders of the brain's white matter — and multiple sclerosis, as well as spinal cord injuries.

Myelin disorders can affect nerve signal transmission in the brain and spinal cord, leading to cognitive, motor and sensory problems.

This technology may be developed into a new therapeutic treatment for traumatic brain and spinal - cord injuries, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological disorders.

«This technology may be developed into a new therapeutic treatment for traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, stroke, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological disorders,» Chen said.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a debilitating neurodegenerative disorder that leads to paralysis and death due to the loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord.

This disorder is marked by the loss of motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, and atrophy of the frontal and temporal lobes.

Her aim is to understand, at the molecular level, the mechanisms that control communication between the brain, immune system, and blood vessels — with the ultimate goal of designing new therapies that slow, stop, or reverse the progression of a wide range of neurological disorders, such as MS. Recently, Dr. Akassoglou's lab identified how microglia — a type of immune cell that acts as the brain's first line of defense — are activated when fibrinogen enters the brain or spinal cord.

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, a division of Select Medical, provides comprehensive care and specialized treatment to address the complex needs of individuals with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputation, neurological disorders and orthopedic conditions.

Short Course 2: Advanced Topics in Neuroscience: Neurological Disorders (one - week course) This advanced topics course examines neurological disorders, which are diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and / or peripheral nerves.

Scientists at Prothena had confirmed that several of their candidate antibodies were able to clear AS pathology out of the brains and spinal cords of mouse models of PD and related disorders, substantially shielding them against the PD - like motor and cognitive impairments suffered by their untreated cousins.

Brain and spinal cord tumors Minimally invasive spine surgery Epilepsy and seizures Head and spinal cord injuries Hydrocephalus and normal pressure hydrocephalus Neurovascular problems: including brain aneurysm, aortic aneurysm and abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease and arteriovenous malformations Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and other movement disorders Pain syndromes and peripheral nerve disease Degenerative scoliosis, lumbar and cervical steBrain and spinal cord tumors Minimally invasive spine surgery Epilepsy and seizures Head and spinal cord injuries Hydrocephalus and normal pressure hydrocephalus Neurovascular problems: including brain aneurysm, aortic aneurysm and abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease and arteriovenous malformations Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and other movement disorders Pain syndromes and peripheral nerve disease Degenerative scoliosis, lumbar and cervical stebrain aneurysm, aortic aneurysm and abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid artery disease and arteriovenous malformations Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and other movement disorders Pain syndromes and peripheral nerve disease Degenerative scoliosis, lumbar and cervical stenosis

Kessler Foundation conducts research in people with cognitive and mobility deficits caused by multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury and other neurological disorders.

Core areas of research at the institute include work on brain - computer interfaces to aid patients with spinal injury and paralysis; innovative advances in computational neuroscience to address behavior and mood disorders; and research into mechanisms of cell death as part of efforts to identify therapies for neurodegenerative diseases that include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and Alzheimer's.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is a recognized leader in comprehensive management of neurological disorders, including brain and spinal conditions, disorders, and injuries.

Ultimately, the end goal is to design BBCIs capable of strengthening and enhancing the brain's own natural healing abilities, which could be a powerful reparative and assistive device for those impacted by stroke, spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders.

Niemann - Pick disease is a rare and fatal disorder of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) that has no cure.

(9) Neurological Problems If the immune response attacks the brain or spinal cord, this may cause a neurological disorder (4, 10 - 16) such as ataxia (5), uncoordination, peripheral neuropathy (tingling with pins and needles)(6).

Neurological disorders refer to diseases that affect different processes of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and even peripheral nerves.

She, along with the rest of the neurology team, our commitment to providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients with brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve disorders.

General practice veterinarians often work with our board - certified veterinary specialists, who are experts at neurosurgery and in managing disorders of the brain, spinal cord and neuromuscular systems.

CMs are classifed by severity of the disorder and the parts of the brain that protrude into the spinal canal.

We train service dogs to mitigate symptoms of many disabilities such as: autism, anxiety disorders, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, hearing impairment, multiple sclerosis (MS), narcolepsy, post-traumatic stress (PTS or PTSD), severe allergies, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

At the Maine Veterinary Medical Center we specialize in these challenging disorders of the nervous system, brain, and spinal cord.

Dr. Quigley has extensive training in both medical and surgical neurology, including seizure disorders, intervertebral disc disease, brain and spinal tumors, neuromuscular disorders, and congenital brain and spinal malformations.

Austin Pet Neurology - Brain & Spinal Diagnostics & Treatment: The Animal Neurology & Imaging Center in Austin, TX offers non-invasive and surgical treatment types to manage or cure your pet's neurological symptoms and disorders.

CT Scans are used to diagnose some conditions with the brain (seizure disorders, brain tumors), spinal problems, and more...

Other disorders that can cause clinical signs of an abnormal gait include brain infections (encephalitis), toxins, injury, spinal cord disorders, luxating patellas, and other musculoskeletal abnormalities.

As the only veterinarians in Miami that are board - certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialty of Neurology, we aim to be an extension of your hospital for complicated neurological cases including paralysis, difficulty walking, pain that does not respond to medications, seizure management, balance disorders, spinal fractures, head trauma, brain tumors, spinal tumors, strokes, encephalitis and atlantoaxial instability.

Areas of investigation include spinal cord injury, encephalitis, chiari - like malformations, hereditary movement disorders, brain tumors, and canine idiopathic epilepsy — a chronic condition affecting some four million dogs that is characterized by recurring seizures.

The NC State Veterinary Neurology service offers leading - edge services for patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerve and muscle.

Defects among cloned animals include overly large fetuses, placental disorders and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.

A devastating injury can leave the victim with traumatic brain Injuries or head injuries, eye injuries, loss of hearing, amputations, severe degree burns, spinal cord injuries, paralysis and various other forms of extreme neurological disorders.

In Ontario, a panel of experts is considering improvements that would continue to follow the «catastrophic impairment» definition under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS), with input from the American Spinal Injury Association, the Extended Glasgow Coma Scale, regarding traumatic brain injuries, the GAF (assessment of function) for psychiatric disorders and the Spinal Cord Independence Measure for serious ambulation disorders.

Our Ottawa lawyers know these accidents cause serious injuries from whiplash, shoulder injuries including rotator cuff injuries, sprain and strain injuries, fractures, internal injuries such as «seat belt syndrome», eye injuries, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, post-concussive syndrome, post traumatic stress disorder, wrongful death and more.

His cases involve injuries of the utmost severity such as brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations and multiple orthopaedic injuries, as well as debilitating pain syndromes and functional neurological disorders.

He and his team have represented clients with numerous conditions, including head injuries, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, chronic pain disorders, TMJ, RSD, fractures, disc problems, whiplash associated disorders and a range of other physical and psychological impairments.

that results in fibromyalgia (a syndrome characterised by chronic pain in the muscles and soft tissues surrounding joints, fatigue and tenderness at specific sites in the body), myalgic encephalomyelitis (muscle pains and inflammation of the brain and spinal cord), chronic fatigue syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder or other anxiety disorder, any mental disorder or any disease of the nervous system;

Educate and advise patients on specified neuro - rehabilitation program with medical disorders of the brain, spinal cord and musculoskeletal system

The common injuries experienced by veterans include missing limbs, spinal cord injuries, burns, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hearing loss, traumatic brain injuries, and other impairments — which are challenges for anyone looking to work after battle.

Barrow treats patients with a wide range of complex neurological conditions, including brain and spinal tumors, cerebrovascular conditions, and neuromuscular disorders.