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The PANDAS diagnosis and the hypothesis that symptoms in this subgroup of patients are caused by infection are disputed and unconfirmed. [ 12 ] [ 14 ] [ 21 ] [ 23 ] The cause is thought to be akin to that of Sydenham's chorea (SC), which is known to result from childhood group A streptococcal (GAS) infection leading to the autoimmune disorder ...
This is a list of major and frequently observed neurological disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's disease), symptoms (e.g., back pain), signs (e.g., aphasia) and syndromes (e.g., Aicardi syndrome). There is disagreement over the definitions and criteria used to delineate various disorders and whether some of these conditions should be classified as ...
The muscle rigidity, tremor at rest, and slowness in initiation and execution of movement that are the cardinal motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease are attributed to a reduction in dopaminergic activity in the basal ganglia motor areas, particularly the putamen, due to gradually reduced innervation from the pars compacta of substantia nigra. [6]
Neurodevelopmental disorders are a group of mental conditions affecting the development of the nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord.According to the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, published in 2013, these conditions generally appear in early childhood, usually before children start school, and can ...
Adult-onset immunodeficiency syndrome; Advanced sleep phase disorder; Aerotoxic syndrome; Afferent loop syndrome; Aicardi syndrome; Aicardi–Goutières syndrome; AIDS dysmorphic syndrome; Al-Raqad syndrome; Alagille syndrome; Albinism–deafness syndrome; Alcohol withdrawal syndrome; Alezzandrini syndrome; Alice in Wonderland syndrome; Alien ...
Adult onset diabetes mellitus: AOS Apraxia of speech: APA Aldosterone-producing adenoma: APS Antiphospholipid syndrome: ARBD Alcohol-related birth defects: ARD Adult Refsum disease: ARDS Acute respiratory distress syndrome: ARND Alcohol-related neurodevelopmental disorder: ARM Anorectal malformation: AS Ankylosing spondylitis: AS Asperger ...
The CDC said 1.7% of adults ages 65 to 74 reported a dementia diagnosis, a rate that increased with age. For those ages 75 to 84, the reported dementia rate was 5.7%
Ataxia usually goes away without any treatment. In cases where an underlying cause is identified, medical treatment may be needed. In extremely rare cases, patients can have continuing and disabling symptoms. Treatment includes corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, or plasma exchange therapy. Drug treatment to improve muscle coordination ...