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<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Neuronal Migration Disorders ? [/INST] The prognosis for children with NMDs varies depending on the specific disorder and the degree of brain abnormality and subsequent neurological signs and symptoms. </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Neuronal Migration Disorders ? [/INST] The NINDS conducts and supports a wide range of studies that explore the complex systems of brain development. These studies include the identification of the mechanism of action of the known causes of NMD as well as ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Autism ? [/INST] Autistic disorder (sometimes called autism or classical ASD) is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Autistic children have difficulties with social interaction, display problems with ver...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Autism ? [/INST] There is no cure for autism. Therapies and behavioral interventions are designed to remedy specific symptoms and can bring about substantial improvement. The ideal treatment plan coordinates therapies and interventions that meet the specific needs of individual ch...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Autism ? [/INST] For many children, autism symptoms improve with treatment and with age. Some children with autism grow up to lead normal or near-normal lives. Children whose language skills regress early in life, usually before the age of 3, appear to be at risk of developing epileps...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Autism ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts research in its laboratories at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and also supports additional research through grants to major medical institutions across ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Meningitis and Encephalitis ? [/INST] Meningitis is an infection of the meninges, the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain itself. Causes of encephalitis and meningitis include viruses, bacteria, fungus, and parasites. Anyone can get encep...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Meningitis and Encephalitis ? [/INST] Anyone experiencing symptoms of meningitis or encephalitis should see a doctor immediately. Antibiotics for most types of meningitis can greatly reduce the risk of dying from the disease. Antiviral medications may be prescribed for viral encep...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Meningitis and Encephalitis ? [/INST] The prognosis for for people with encephalitis or meningitis varies. Some cases are mild, short and relatively benign and individuals have full recovery, although the process may be slow. Individuals who experience mild symptoms may recover in 2-4...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Meningitis and Encephalitis ? [/INST] The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system and to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological dise...
<s>[INST] What is (are) SUNCT Headache ? [/INST] SUNCT-Short-lasting, Unilateral, Neuralgiform headache attacks with Conjunctival injection and Tearing-is a rare form of headache that is most common in men after age 50. The disorder is marked by bursts of moderate to severe burning, piercing, or throbbing pain, usuall...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for SUNCT Headache ? [/INST] These headaches are generally non-responsive to usual treatment for other short-lasting headaches. Corticosteroids and the anti-epileptic drugs gabapentin, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine may help relieve some symptoms in some patients. Studies have shown t...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for SUNCT Headache ? [/INST] There is no cure for these headaches. The disorder is not fatal but can cause considerable discomfort. </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for SUNCT Headache ? [/INST] The NINDS conducts a wide range of research on headache disorders. This research aims to discover ways to better diagnose, treat, and ultimately, prevent these disorders. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is (are) Dyslexia ? [/INST] Dyslexia is a brain-based type of learning disability that specifically impairs a person's ability to read. These individuals typically read at levels significantly lower than expected despite having normal intelligence. Although the disorder varies from person to person, com...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Dyslexia ? [/INST] The main focus of treatment should be on the specific learning problems of affected individuals. The usual course is to modify teaching methods and the educational environment to meet the specific needs of the individual with dyslexia. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Dyslexia ? [/INST] For those with dyslexia, the prognosis is mixed. The disability affects such a wide range of people and produces such different symptoms and varying degrees of severity that predictions are hard to make. The prognosis is generally good, however, for individuals whos...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Dyslexia ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) support dyslexia research through grants to major research institutions across the country. Current resea...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Aphasia ? [/INST] Aphasia is a neurological disorder caused by damage to the portions of the brain that are responsible for language production or processing. It may occur suddenly or progressively, depending on the type and location of brain tissue involved. Primary signs of the disorder inclu...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Aphasia ? [/INST] In some instances, an individual will completely recover from aphasia without treatment. In most cases, however, language therapy should begin as soon as possible and be tailored to the individual needs of the person. Rehabilitation with a speech pathologist invo...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Aphasia ? [/INST] The outcome of aphasia is difficult to predict given the wide range of variability of the condition. Generally, people who are younger or have less extensive brain damage fare better. The location of the injury is also important and is another clue to prognosis. In g...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Aphasia ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders conduct and support a broad range of scientific investigations to increase our understanding of aphasia, ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Colpocephaly ? [/INST] Colpocephaly is a congenital brain abnormality in which the occipital horns - the posterior or rear portion of the lateral ventricles (cavities) of the brain -- are larger than normal because white matter in the posterior cerebrum has failed to develop or thicken. Colpoce...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Colpocephaly ? [/INST] There is no definitive treatment for colpocephaly. Anticonvulsant medications are often prescribed to prevent seizures, and doctors rely on exercise therapies and orthopedic appliances to reduce shrinkage or shortening of muscles. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Colpocephaly ? [/INST] The prognosis for individuals with colpocephaly depends on the severity of the associated conditions and the degree of abnormal brain development. Some children benefit from special education. </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Colpocephaly ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conduct research related to colpocephaly and other cephalic disorders in laboratories at the NIH, a...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Benign Essential Blepharospasm ? [/INST] Benign essential blepharospasm (BEB) is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and spasms of the eyelid muscles. It is a form of dystonia, a movement disorder in which muscle contractions cause sustained eyel...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Benign Essential Blepharospasm ? [/INST] In most cases of BEB the treatment of choice is botulinum toxin injections which relax the muscles and stop the spasms. Other treatment options include medications (drug therapy) or surgery--either local surgery of the eye muscles or deep b...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Benign Essential Blepharospasm ? [/INST] With botulinum toxin treatment most individuals with BEB have substantial relief of symptoms. Although some may experience side effects such as drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, and eye dryness, these side effects are usually only tem...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Benign Essential Blepharospasm ? [/INST] The NINDS supports a broad program of research on disorders of the nervous system, including BEB. Much of this research is aimed at increasing understanding of these disorders and finding ways to prevent, treat, and...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Traumatic Brain Injury ? [/INST] Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a form ofacquired brain injury, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain. TBI can result when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, or when an object pierces the skull and enters brain tissue.Symptoms of a TB...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury ? [/INST] Anyone with signs of moderate or severe TBI should receive medical attention as soon as possible. Because little can be done to reverse the initial brain damage caused by trauma, medical personnel try to stabilize an individual with TBI and focus o...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Traumatic Brain Injury ? [/INST] Approximately half of severely head-injured patients will need surgery to remove or repair hematomas (ruptured blood vessels) or contusions (bruised brain tissue). Disabilities resulting from a TBI depend upon the severity of the injury, the location o...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Traumatic Brain Injury ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) supports TBI research through grants to major medical institutions across the country and conducts TBI research in its intramural laboratories and Clinical...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Polymyositis ? [/INST] Polymyositis is one of a group of muscle diseases known as the inflammatory myopathies, which are characterized by chronic muscle inflammation accompanied by muscle weakness. Polymyositis affects skeletal muscles (those involved with making movement) on both sides of the ...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Polymyositis ? [/INST] There is no cure for polymyositis, but the symptoms can be treated. Options include medication, physical therapy, exercise, heat therapy (including microwave and ultrasound), orthotics and assistive devices, and rest. The standard treatment for polymyositis ...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Polymyositis ? [/INST] The prognosis for polymyositis varies. Most people respond fairly well to therapy, but some have a more severe disease that does not respond adequately to therapies and are left with significant disability. In rare cases individuals with severe and progressive m...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Polymyositis ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct research relating to polymyositis in laboratories at the NIH and support additional research ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Wallenberg's Syndrome ? [/INST] Wallenbergs syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a stroke in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery of the brain stem. Symptoms include difficulties with swallowing, hoarseness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, rapid involuntary movements ...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Wallenberg's Syndrome ? [/INST] Treatment for Wallenberg's syndrome is symptomatic. A feeding tube may be necessary if swallowing is very difficult. Speech/swallowing therapy may be beneficial. In some cases, medication may be used to reduce or eliminate pain. Some doctors report ...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Wallenberg's Syndrome ? [/INST] The outlook for someone with Wallenbergs syndrome depends upon the size and location of the area of the brain stem damaged by the stroke. Some individuals may see a decrease in their symptoms within weeks or months. Others may be left with significant n...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Wallenberg's Syndrome ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts research related to Wallenbergs syndrome in its laboratories at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and also supports additional research thro...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Monomelic Amyotrophy ? [/INST] Monomelic amyotrophy (MMA) is characterized by progressive degeneration and loss of motor neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that are responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. It is characterized by weakness and wasting in a single limb, us...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Monomelic Amyotrophy ? [/INST] There is no cure for MMA. Treatment consists of muscle strengthening exercises and training in hand coordination </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Monomelic Amyotrophy ? [/INST] The symptoms of MMA usually progress slowly for one to two years before reaching a plateau, and then remain stable for many years. Disability is generally slight. Rarely, the weakness progresses to the opposite limb. There is also a slowly progressive va...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Monomelic Amyotrophy ? [/INST] The NINDS conducts and supports a broad range of research on motor neuron diseases. The goals of these studies are to increase understanding of these disorders and to find ways to treat, prevent, and ultimately cure them. </s...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Gerstmann's Syndrome ? [/INST] Gerstmann's syndrome is a cognitive impairment that results from damage to a specific area of the brain -- the left parietal lobe in the region of the angular gyrus. It may occur after a stroke or in association with damage to the parietal lobe. It is characterize...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Gerstmann's Syndrome ? [/INST] There is no cure for Gerstmann's syndrome. Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Occupational and speech therapies may help diminish the dysgraphia and apraxia. In addition, calculators and word processors may help school children cope with the sy...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Gerstmann's Syndrome ? [/INST] In adults, many of the symptoms diminish over time. Although it has been suggested that in children symptoms may diminish over time, it appears likely that most children probably do not overcome their deficits, but learn to adjust to them. </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Gerstmann's Syndrome ? [/INST] The NINDS supports research on disorders that result from damage to the brain such as dysgraphia. The NINDS and other components of the National Institutes of Health also support research on learning disabilities. Current res...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Whiplash ? [/INST] Whiplash-a soft tissue injury to the neck-is also called neck sprain or neck strain. It is characterized by a collection of symptoms that occur following damage to the neck, usually because of sudden extension and flexion. The disorder commonly occurs as the result of an auto...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Whiplash ? [/INST] Treatment for individuals with whiplash may include pain medications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, and a cervical collar (usually worn for 2 to 3 weeks). Range of motion exercises, physical therapy, and cervical tracti...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Whiplash ? [/INST] Generally, prognosis for individuals with whiplash is good. The neck and head pain clears within a few days or weeks. Most patients recover within 3 months after the injury, however, some may continue to have residual neck pain and headaches. </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Whiplash ? [/INST] The NINDS conducts and supports research on trauma-related disorders such as whiplash. Much of this research focuses on increasing scientific understanding of these disorders and finding ways to prevent and treat them. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is (are) Tardive Dyskinesia ? [/INST] Tardive dyskinesia is a neurological syndrome caused by the long-term use of neuroleptic drugs. Neuroleptic drugs are generally prescribed for psychiatric disorders, as well as for some gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Tardive dyskinesia is characterized...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Tardive Dyskinesia ? [/INST] Treatment is highly individualized. The first step is generally to stop or minimize the use of the neuroleptic drug, but this can be done only under close supervision of the physician.. However, for patients with a severe underlying condition this may ...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Tardive Dyskinesia ? [/INST] Symptoms of tardive dyskinesia may remain long after discontinuation of neuroleptic drugs. In many cases, the symptoms stop spontaneously, but in some cases they may persist indefinitely. </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Tardive Dyskinesia ? [/INST] The NINDS conducts and supports a broad range of research on movement disorders including tardive dyskinesia. The goals of this research are to improve understanding of these disorders and to discover ways to treat, prevent, an...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Isaacs' Syndrome ? [/INST] Issacs' syndrome (also known as neuromyotonia, Isaacs-Mertens syndrome, continuous muscle fiber activity syndrome, and quantal squander syndrome) is a rare neuromuscular disorder caused by hyperexcitability and continuous firing of the peripheral nerve axons that acti...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Isaacs' Syndrome ? [/INST] Anticonvulsants, including phenytoin and carbamazepine, usually provide significant relief from the stiffness, muscle spasms, and pain associated with Isaacs' syndrome. Plasma exchange may provide short-term relief for individuals with some forms of the ...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Isaacs' Syndrome ? [/INST] There is no cure for Isaacs' syndrome. The long-term prognosis for individuals with the disorder is uncertain. </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Isaacs' Syndrome ? [/INST] The NINDS supports an extensive research program of basic studies to increase understanding of diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves. This research examines the genetics, symptoms, progression, and psyc...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Learning Disabilities ? [/INST] Learning disabilities are disorders that affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention. Although learning disabilities occur in very young children, the disorders are us...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Learning Disabilities ? [/INST] The most common treatment for learning disabilities is special education. Specially trained educators may perform a diagnostic educational evaluation assessing the child's academic and intellectual potential and level of academic performance. Once t...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Learning Disabilities ? [/INST] Learning disabilities can be lifelong conditions. In some people, several overlapping learning disabilities may be apparent. Other people may have a single, isolated learning problem that has little impact on their lives. </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Learning Disabilities ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) support research learning disabilities through grants to major research institutions across ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Spasticity ? [/INST] Spasticity is a condition in which there is an abnormal increase in muscle tone or stiffness of muscle, which might interfere with movement, speech, or be associated with discomfort or pain. Spasticity is usually caused by damage to nerve pathways within the brain or spinal...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Spasticity ? [/INST] Treatment may include such medications as baclofen, diazepam, tizanidine or clonazepam. Physical therapy regimens may include muscle stretching and range of motion exercises to help prevent shrinkage or shortening of muscles and to reduce the severity of sympt...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Spasticity ? [/INST] The prognosis for those with spasticity depends on the severity of the spasticity and the associated disorder(s). </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Spasticity ? [/INST] The NINDS supports research on brain and spinal cord disorders that can cause spasticity. The goals of this research are to increase scientific understanding about these disorders and to find ways to prevent, treat, and cure them. </s>...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Prosopagnosia ? [/INST] Prosopagnosia is a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to recognize faces. Prosopagnosia is also known as face blindness or facial agnosia. The term prosopagnosia comes from the Greek words for face and lack of knowledge. Depending upon the degree of imp...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Prosopagnosia ? [/INST] The focus of any treatment should be to help the individual with prosopagnosia develop compensatory strategies. Adults who have the condition as a result of stroke or brain trauma can be retrained to use other clues to identify individuals. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Prosopagnosia ? [/INST] Prosopagnosia can be socially crippling. Individuals with the disorder often have difficulty recognizing family members and close friends. They often use other ways to identify people, such as relying on voice, clothing, or unique physical attributes, but these...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Prosopagnosia ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts research related to prosopagnosia in its laboratories at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and also supports additional research through grants to m...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome ? [/INST] Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare, inherited disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyltransferase (HPRT). LNS is an X-linked recessive disease-- the gene is carried by the mother and passed on to her son. LNS is present a...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome ? [/INST] Treatment for LNS is symptomatic. Gout can be treated with allopurinol to control excessive amounts of uric acid. Kidney stones may be treated with lithotripsy, a technique for breaking up kidney stones using shock waves or laser beams. There is no s...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome ? [/INST] The prognosis for individuals with LNS is poor. Death is usually due to renal failure in the first or second decade of life. </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome ? [/INST] The gene associated with LNS is known. The NINDS supports and conducts research on genetic disorders such as LNS in an effort to find ways to prevent and treat these disorders. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is (are) Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease ? [/INST] Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat several disabling neurological symptomsmost commonly the debilitating motor symptoms of Parkinsons disease (PD), such as tremor, rigidity, stiffness, slowed movement, and ...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease ? [/INST] Unlike previous surgeries for PD, DBS involves minimal permanent surgical changes to the brain. Instead, the procedure uses electrical stimulation to regulate electrical signals in neural circuits to and from identified area...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease ? [/INST] Although most individuals still need to take medication after undergoing DBS, many people with Parkinsons disease experience considerable reduction of their motor symptoms and are able to reduce their medications. The amount of ...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National institutes of Health (NIH), supports research on DBS to determine its safety, reliability, and effectivenes...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ? [/INST] Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a disorder of the neuromuscular junction-the site where nerve cells meet muscle cells and help activate the muscles. It is caused by a disruption of electrical impulses between these nerve and muscle cells. ...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ? [/INST] There is no cure for LEMS. Treatment is directed at decreasing the autoimmune response (through the use of steroids, plasmapheresis, or high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin) or improving the transmission of the disrupted electrical impul...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ? [/INST] The prognosis for individuals with LEMS varies. Those with LEMS not associated with malignancy have a benign overall prognosis. Generally the presence of cancer determines the prognosis. </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome ? [/INST] The NINDS supports research on neuromuscular disorders such as LEMS with the ultimate goal of finding ways to treat, prevent, and cure them. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is (are) Swallowing Disorders ? [/INST] Having trouble swallowing (dysphagia) is a symptom that accompanies a number of neurological disorders. The problem can occur at any stage of the normal swallowing process as food and liquid move from the mouth, down the back of the throat, through the esophagus a...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Swallowing Disorders ? [/INST] Changing a person's diet by adding thickeners helps many people, as does learning different ways to eat and chew that reduce the risk for aspiration. Occasionally drug therapy that helps the neurological disorder can also help dysphagia. In a few per...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Swallowing Disorders ? [/INST] The prognosis depends upon the type of swallowing problem and the course of the neurological disorder that produces it. In some cases, dysphagia can be partially or completely corrected using diet manipulation or non-invasive methods. In others, especial...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Swallowing Disorders ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other institutes at the National Institutes of Health conduct research related to dysphagia in their clinics and laboratories and support additional rese...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Post-Polio Syndrome ? [/INST] Post-polio syndrome (PPS) is a condition that affects polio survivors many years after recovery from an initial attack of the poliomyelitis virus. PPS is characterized by a further weakening of muscles that were previously affected by the polio infection. The most ...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Post-Polio Syndrome ? [/INST] Presently, no prevention has been found that can stop deterioration or reverse the deficits caused by the syndrome A number of controlled studies have demonstrated that nonfatiguing exercises may improve muscle strength and reduce tiredness. Doctors r...
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Post-Polio Syndrome ? [/INST] PPS is a very slowly progressing condition marked by long periods of stability. The severity of PPS depends on the degree of the residual weakness and disability an individual has after the original polio attack. People who had only minimal symptoms from ...
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Post-Polio Syndrome ? [/INST] The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct research related to PPS in laboratories at the NIH, and also support additional PPS re...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Absence of the Septum Pellucidum ? [/INST] The septum pellucidum (SP) is a thin membrane located at the midline of the brain between the two cerebral hemispheres, or halves of the brain.. It is connected to the corpus callosum -- a collection of nerve fibers that connect the cerebral hemisphere...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Absence of the Septum Pellucidum ? [/INST] Absence of the SP alone is not a disorder but is instead a characteristic noted in children with septo-optic dysplasia or other developmental anomalies. </s></s>
<s>[INST] What is the outlook for Absence of the Septum Pellucidum ? [/INST] When the absence of the septum pellucidum is part of septo-optic dysplasia, the prognosis varies according to the presence and severity of associated symptoms. By itself, absence of the septum pellucidum is not life-threatening. </s></s>
<s>[INST] what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Absence of the Septum Pellucidum ? [/INST] The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous system ad to use that knowledge to reduce the burden of neurological ...
<s>[INST] What is (are) Peripheral Neuropathy ? [/INST] Peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the peripheral nervous system, which transmits information from the brain and spinal cord to every other part of the body. More than 100 types of peripheral neuropathy have been identified, each with its ...
<s>[INST] What are the treatments for Peripheral Neuropathy ? [/INST] No medical treatments exist that can cure inherited peripheral neuropathy. However, there are therapies for many other forms. In general, adopting healthy habits -- such as maintaining optimal weight, avoiding exposure to toxins, following a physici...