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  • Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration

    National Library of Medicine — Pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (formerly called Hallervorden-Spatz syndrome) is a disorder of the nervous system. This condition is characterized by progressive difficulty with movement, typically beginning in childhood. ...More…

  • Friedreich's Ataxia

    National Library of Medicine — The primary NIH organization for research on Friedreich's Ataxia is the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Friedreich's ataxia is an inherited disease that damages your nervous system. The damage affects your spinal cord and . ...More…

  • Study Identifies New Mode of Action for Ataxia Gene

    NINDS — For the first time, researchers have identified how the gene for a hereditary neurodegenerative disease called spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 (SCA1) disables an important group of neurons in the brain. The findings improve understanding of how ...More…

  • Serotonin Receptor Lets JC Virus Enter Brain Cells

    NINDS — Researchers funded in part by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) have identified the cellular receptor for the JC virus, which causes the fatal neurological disease progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy ...More…

  • Herpes Zoster Oticus

    NINDS — Herpes zoster oticus information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Herpes Zoster Oticus Information Page Publications Organizations News Research literature Clinical Trials Herpes zoster oticus, ...More…

  • Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

    NINDS — Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Research is ongoing on Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Better understanding of those common, related ...More…

  • Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy

    NINDS — Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Information Page Publications Organizations News ...More…

  • Opsoclonus Myoclonus

    NINDS — Opsoclonus Myoclonus (also called Kinsbourne syndrome, Myoclonic Encephalopathy of Infants, or Dancing Eyes-Dancing Feet Syndrome) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Opsoclonus ...More…

  • Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy

    NINDS — Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Information Page Publications Organizations News Research literature Clinical Trials OPCA may also be found in the brains of individuals with prion disorders and inherited metabolic diseases. The characteristic areas ...More…

  • Multiple System Atrophy with Orthostatic Hypotension

    NINDS — Multiple System Atrophy with Orthostatic Hypotension Information Page Publications Organizations News Research literature Clinical Trials What is Multiple System Atrophy with Orthostatic Hypotension? Multiple system atrophy with orthostatic ...More…

  • Motor Neuron Diseases

    NINDS — Motor neuron diseases information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Download Adobe Reader Condensed from Motor Neuron Diseases Fact Sheet The causes of sporadic (noninherited) MNDs are not ...More…

  • Monomelic Amyotrophy

    NINDS — Monomelic Amyotrophy Information Page Publications Organizations News Research literature Clinical Trials Benign Focal Amyotrophy, Hirayama Syndrome, O'Sullivan-McLeod Syndrome Monomelic amyotrophy (MMA) is characterized by progressive ...More…


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