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What Is Distal Muscular Dystrophy?
Distal muscular dystrophy (DD), also called distal myopathy, is not one disorder, but a group of genetic disorders under the larger umbrella of muscular dystrophy. DD is marked by progressive weakness and/or wasting of the voluntary distal muscles.
Causes and Prevention of Seizures
Seizures are episodes characterized by involuntary movements, changes in consciousness, or both. They are more likely to occur when a person has epilepsy, a disorder involving abnormal brain activity.
What are the similarities and differences between Parkinson's disease and MS?
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects a part of the brain called the substantia nigra. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an immune-mediated disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system (CNS), including the spine, brain, and optic nerves.
Overview of Gelastic Seizures
A gelastic seizure is a rare focal seizure that causes uncontrolled laughing or giggling even in the absence of joy or happiness. A focal seizure is a seizure that begins in one part of your brain as opposed to generalized seizures that develop in your whole brain.
Nerve Damage in Long COVID May Arise from Immune Dysfunction
In a recently published study, researchers investigated the reasons behind neuropathic symptoms in long COVID.They found that neuropathic symptoms in long COVID may arise from immune system dysfunction.
