This is Brain Awareness Week. What does this mean to MSers?
According to the Society for Neuroscience, "Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is an inspirational global campaign that unites those who share an interest in elevating public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain and nervous system research."
Everyone has a brain, so everyone has an interest. The brain is the central computer that controls all bodily functions. Between the brain and different parts of the body is the...
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (hereditary)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a group of inherited disorders that affect the peripheral nerves (those outside the brain and spine).Alternative... Read more »
Cat food illness gives clues to MS
A recent study involving cat food may have given researchers clues to diseases of the central nervous system such as multiple sclerosis (MS).... Read more »
Nerve biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A nerve biopsy is the removal of a small piece of a nerve for examination.Alternative NamesBiopsy - nerveHow the test is performedThe sural nerve (in... Read more »
Sensorimotor polyneuropathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Sensorimotor polyneuropathy causes a decreased ability to move or feel (sensation) due to nerve damage.Alternative NamesPolyneuropathy -... Read more »
Femoral nerve dysfunction
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Femoral nerve dysfunction is a loss of movement or sensation in the leg due to nerve damage.See also: Peripheral neuropathy; Mononeuropathy;... Read more »
Optic Neuritis: How Multiple Sclerosis Affects Your Eyes and Vision
What is optic neuritis? According to ADAM Medical Encyclopedia, optic neuritis is "inflammation of the optic nerve; it may cause sudden, reduced vision in the affected eye." Though the exact cause is unknown, sudden swelling of the optic nerve...
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