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Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Kennedy's Disease ? ### Response: Kennedy's disease is an inherited motor neuron disease that affects males. It is one of a group of disorders called lower motor neuron disorders (which involve disruptions in the transm...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Kennedy's Disease ? ### Response: Kennedy's disease is an inherited motor neuron disease that affects males. It is one of a group of disorders called lower motor neuron disorders (which involve disruptions in the transm...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Kennedy's Disease ? ### Response: Kennedy's disease is an inherited motor neuron disease that affects males. It is one of a group of disorders called lower motor neuron disorders (which involve disruptions in the transm...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Kennedy's Disease ? ### Response: Kennedy's disease is an inherited motor neuron disease that affects males. It is one of a group of disorders called lower motor neuron disorders (which involve disruptions in the transm...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Neurofibromatosis ? ### Response: The neurofibromatoses are genetic disorders that cause tumors to grow in the nervous system. The tumors begin in the supporting cells that make up the nerves and the myelin sheath--the ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Neurofibromatosis ? ### Response: Treatment may include surgery, focused radiation, or chemotherapy. Surgery to remove NF2 tumors completely is one option. Surgery for vestibular schwannomas does not resto...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Neurofibromatosis ? ### Response: In most cases, symptoms of NF1 are mild, and individuals live normal and productive lives. In some cases, however, NF1 can be severely debilitating and may cause cosmetic and ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Neurofibromatosis ? ### Response: The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous sy...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Disorder ? ### Response: Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome (AGS) is an inherited encephalopathy that affects newborn infants and usually results in severe mental and physical handicap. There are two ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Disorder ? ### Response: Depending upon the severity of symptoms, children may require chest physiotherapy and treatment for respiratory complications. To ensure adequate nutriti...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Disorder ? ### Response: The prognosis depends upon the severity of symptoms. Children with early-onset AGS have the highest risk of death. Children with the later-onset form may be ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome Disorder ? ### Response: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (N...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Pseudotumor Cerebri ? ### Response: Pseudotumor cerebri literally means "false brain tumor." It is likely due to high pressure within the skull caused by the buildup or poor absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). The ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Pseudotumor Cerebri ? ### Response: Obesity, other treatable diseases, and some medications can cause raised intracranial pressure and symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri. A thorough medical history and physic...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Pseudotumor Cerebri ? ### Response: Obesity, other treatable diseases, and some medications can cause raised intracranial pressure and symptoms of pseudotumor cerebri. A thorough medical history and physic...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Pseudotumor Cerebri ? ### Response: The NINDS conducts and supports research on disorders of the brain and nervous system, including pseudotumor cerebri. This research focuses prim...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Schilder's Disease ? ### Response: Schilder's disease is a rare progressive demyelinating disorder which usually begins in childhood. Schilder's disease is not the same as Addison-Schilder disease (adrenoleukodystrophy)...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Schilder's Disease ? ### Response: Schilder's disease is a rare progressive demyelinating disorder which usually begins in childhood. Schilder's disease is not the same as Addison-Schilder disease (adrenoleukodystrophy)...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Schilder's Disease ? ### Response: As with multiple sclerosis, the course and prognosis of Schilder's disease are unpredictable. For some individuals the disorder is progressive with a steady, unremitting cour...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Schilder's Disease ? ### Response: As with multiple sclerosis, the course and prognosis of Schilder's disease are unpredictable. For some individuals the disorder is progressive with a steady, unremitting cour...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Tarlov Cysts ? ### Response: Tarlov cysts may be drained and shunted to relieve pressure and pain, but relief is often only temporary and fluid build-up in the cysts will recur. Corticosteroid injections m...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Tarlov Cysts ? ### Response: Tarlov cysts may be drained and shunted to relieve pressure and pain, but relief is often only temporary and fluid build-up in the cysts will recur. Corticosteroid injections m...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Tarlov Cysts ? ### Response: Tarlov cysts may be drained and shunted to relieve pressure and pain, but relief is often only temporary and fluid build-up in the cysts will recur. Corticosteroid injections m...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Multiple Sclerosis ? ### Response: An unpredictable disease of the central nervous system, multiple sclerosis (MS) can range from relatively benign to somewhat disabling to devastating, as communication between the brai...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Multiple Sclerosis ? ### Response: There is as yet no cure for MS. Many patients do well with no therapy at all, especially since many medications have serious side effects and some carry significant risks...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Multiple Sclerosis ? ### Response: A physician may diagnose MS in some patients soon after the onset of the illness. In others, however, doctors may not be able to readily identify the cause of the symptoms, l...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Multiple Sclerosis ? ### Response: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct resea...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Moebius Syndrome ? ### Response: Moebius syndrome is a rare birth defect caused by the absence or underdevelopment of the 6th and 7th cranial nerves, which control eye movements and facial expression. Many of the other ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Moebius Syndrome ? ### Response: There is no specific course of treatment for Moebius syndrome. Treatment is supportive and in accordance with symptoms. Infants may require feeding tubes or special bottles...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Moebius Syndrome ? ### Response: There is no specific course of treatment for Moebius syndrome. Treatment is supportive and in accordance with symptoms. Infants may require feeding tubes or special bottles...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Moebius Syndrome ? ### Response: There is no specific course of treatment for Moebius syndrome. Treatment is supportive and in accordance with symptoms. Infants may require feeding tubes or special bottles...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Thyrotoxic Myopathy ? ### Response: Thyrotoxic myopathy is a neuromuscular disorder that may accompany hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease, caused by overproduction of the thyroid hormone thyroxine). Symptoms may include m...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Thyrotoxic Myopathy ? ### Response: Thyrotoxic myopathy is a neuromuscular disorder that may accompany hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease, caused by overproduction of the thyroid hormone thyroxine). Symptoms may include m...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Thyrotoxic Myopathy ? ### Response: Thyrotoxic myopathy is a neuromuscular disorder that may accompany hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease, caused by overproduction of the thyroid hormone thyroxine). Symptoms may include m...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Thyrotoxic Myopathy ? ### Response: Thyrotoxic myopathy is a neuromuscular disorder that may accompany hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease, caused by overproduction of the thyroid hormone thyroxine). Symptoms may include m...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Neuroacanthocytosis ? ### Response: Neuroacanthocytosis refers to a group of genetic conditions that are characterized by movement disorders and acanthocytosis (abnormal, spiculated red blood cells). Four syndromes are ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Neuroacanthocytosis ? ### Response: There are currently no treatments to prevent or slow the progression of neuroacanthocytosis and treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Medications that block dopamine,...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Neuroacanthocytosis ? ### Response: There are currently no treatments to prevent or slow the progression of neuroacanthocytosis and treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Medications that block dopamine,...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Neuroacanthocytosis ? ### Response: The NINDS supports research on disorders such as neuroacanthocytosis, aimed at increasing scientific understanding of the disorders and finding ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Sotos Syndrome ? ### Response: Sotos syndrome (cerebral gigantism) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutation in the NSD1 gene on chromosome 5. It is characterized by excessive physical growth during the first few ye...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Sotos Syndrome ? ### Response: Sotos syndrome (cerebral gigantism) is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutation in the NSD1 gene on chromosome 5. It is characterized by excessive physical growth during the first few ye...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Sotos Syndrome ? ### Response: Sotos syndrome is not a life-threatening disorder and patients may have a normal life expectancy. The initial abnormalities of Sotos syndrome usually resolve as the growth rate b...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Sotos Syndrome ? ### Response: The NINDS supports and conducts a wide range of studies which focus on identifying and learning more about the genes involved in normal brain develop...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Cerebro-Oculo-Facio-Skeletal Syndrome (COFS) ? ### Response: Cerebro-oculo-facio-skeletal syndrome (COFS) is a pediatric, genetic, degenerative disorder that involves the brain and the spinal cord. It is characterized b...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Cerebro-Oculo-Facio-Skeletal Syndrome (COFS) ? ### Response: Cerebro-oculo-facio-skeletal syndrome (COFS) is a pediatric, genetic, degenerative disorder that involves the brain and the spinal cord. It is characterized b...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Cerebro-Oculo-Facio-Skeletal Syndrome (COFS) ? ### Response: Cerebro-oculo-facio-skeletal syndrome (COFS) is a pediatric, genetic, degenerative disorder that involves the brain and the spinal cord. It is characterized b...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Cerebro-Oculo-Facio-Skeletal Syndrome (COFS) ? ### Response: Cerebro-oculo-facio-skeletal syndrome (COFS) is a pediatric, genetic, degenerative disorder that involves the brain and the spinal cord. It is characterized b...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Piriformis Syndrome ? ### Response: Piriformis syndrome is a rare neuromuscular disorder that occurs when the piriformis muscle compresses or irritates the sciatic nerve-the largest nerve in the body. The piriformis mus...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Piriformis Syndrome ? ### Response: Generally, treatment for the disorder begins with stretching exercises and massage. Anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed. Cessation of running, bicycling, or simila...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Piriformis Syndrome ? ### Response: The prognosis for most individuals with piriformis syndrome is good. Once symptoms of the disorder are addressed, individuals can usually resume their normal activities. In ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Piriformis Syndrome ? ### Response: Within the NINDS research programs, piriformis syndrome is addressed primarily through studies associated with pain research. NINDS vigorously p...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Spinal Cord Infarction ? ### Response: Spinal cord infarction is a stroke either within the spinal cord or the arteries that supply it. It is caused by arteriosclerosis or a thickening or closing of the major arteries t...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Spinal Cord Infarction ? ### Response: Spinal cord infarction is a stroke either within the spinal cord or the arteries that supply it. It is caused by arteriosclerosis or a thickening or closing of the major arteries t...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Spinal Cord Infarction ? ### Response: Spinal cord infarction is a stroke either within the spinal cord or the arteries that supply it. It is caused by arteriosclerosis or a thickening or closing of the major arteries t...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Spinal Cord Infarction ? ### Response: Spinal cord infarction is a stroke either within the spinal cord or the arteries that supply it. It is caused by arteriosclerosis or a thickening or closing of the major arteries t...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Repetitive Motion Disorders ? ### Response: Repetitive motion disorders (RMDs) are a family of muscular conditions that result from repeated motions performed in the course of normal work or daily activities. RMDs inclu...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Repetitive Motion Disorders ? ### Response: Treatment for RMDs usually includes reducing or stopping the motions that cause symptoms. Options include taking breaks to give the affected area time to rest, a...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Repetitive Motion Disorders ? ### Response: Most individuals with RMDs recover completely and can avoid re-injury by changing the way they perform repetitive movements, the frequency with which they perform th...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Repetitive Motion Disorders ? ### Response: Most individuals with RMDs recover completely and can avoid re-injury by changing the way they perform repetitive movements, the frequency with which they perform th...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Klippel Feil Syndrome ? ### Response: Klippel-Feil Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by the congenital fusion of two or more cervical (neck) vertebrae. It is caused by a failure in the normal segmentation or div...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Klippel Feil Syndrome ? ### Response: Klippel-Feil Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by the congenital fusion of two or more cervical (neck) vertebrae. It is caused by a failure in the normal segmentation or div...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Klippel Feil Syndrome ? ### Response: Klippel-Feil Syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by the congenital fusion of two or more cervical (neck) vertebrae. It is caused by a failure in the normal segmentation or div...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Klippel Feil Syndrome ? ### Response: The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to seek fundamental knowledge abuot the brain and nervou...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? ### Response: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a n...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? ### Response: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. The carpal tunnel is a n...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? ### Response: In general, carpal tunnel syndrome responds well to treatment, but less than half of individuals report their hand(s) feeling completely normal following surgery. Some re...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? ### Response: The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to conduct fundamental research on the brain and nervou...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Opsoclonus Myoclonus ? ### Response: Opsoclonus myoclonus is a rare neurological disorder characterized by an unsteady, trembling gait, myoclonus (brief, shock-like muscle spasms), and opsoclonus (irregular, rapid eye m...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Opsoclonus Myoclonus ? ### Response: Opsoclonus myoclonus is a rare neurological disorder characterized by an unsteady, trembling gait, myoclonus (brief, shock-like muscle spasms), and opsoclonus (irregular, rapid eye m...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Opsoclonus Myoclonus ? ### Response: The prognosis for opsoclonus myoclonus varies depending on the symptoms and the presence and treatment of tumors. With treatment of the underlying cause of the disorder, th...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Opsoclonus Myoclonus ? ### Response: The prognosis for opsoclonus myoclonus varies depending on the symptoms and the presence and treatment of tumors. With treatment of the underlying cause of the disorder, th...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Dysautonomia ? ### Response: Dysautonomia refers to a disorder of autonomic nervous system (ANS) function that generally involves failure of the sympathetic or parasympathetic components of the ANS, but dysautonomia inv...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Dysautonomia ? ### Response: There is usually no cure for dysautonomia. Secondary forms may improve with treatment of the underlying disease. In many cases treatment of primary dysautonomia is symptomatic ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Dysautonomia ? ### Response: The outlook for individuals with dysautonomia depends on the particular diagnostic category. People with chronic, progressive, generalized dysautonomia in the setting of central ne...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Dysautonomia ? ### Response: The outlook for individuals with dysautonomia depends on the particular diagnostic category. People with chronic, progressive, generalized dysautonomia in the setting of central ne...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Metachromatic Leukodystrophy ? ### Response: Metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) is one of a group of genetic disorders called the leukodystrophies, which are characterized by the toxic buildup of lipids (fatty materials...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy ? ### Response: There is no cure for MLD. Bone marrow transplantation may delay progression of the disease in some infantile-onset cases. Other treatment is symptomatic and sup...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy ? ### Response: The prognosis for MLD is poor. Most children within the infantile form die by age 5. Symptoms of the juvenile form progress with death occurring 10 to 20 years foll...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Metachromatic Leukodystrophy ? ### Response: The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to seek fundamental knowledge of the brain and ne...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke ? ### Response: Atrial fibrillation (AF) describes the rapid, irregular beating of the left atrium (upper chamber) of the heart. These rapid contractions of the heart are weaker than norma...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke ? ### Response: Within a few hours after onset of a stroke, treatment with drugs or devices that dissolve or break up the clot can restore blood flow to the brain and lead to...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke ? ### Response: AF, which affects as many as 2.2 million Americans, increases an individuals risk of stroke by 4 to 6 times on average. The risk increases with age. In people ove...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke ? ### Response: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is the leading Federal agency directing and funding research rele...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Migraine ? ### Response: The pain of a migraine headache is often described as an intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head. However, it is much more; the International Headache Society diagnoses a migra...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Migraine ? ### Response: There is no absolute cure for migraine since its pathophysiology has yet to be fully understood. There are two ways to approach the treatment of migraine headache with drugs: preve...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Migraine ? ### Response: Responsive prevention and treatment of migraine is incredibly important. Evidence shows an increased sensitivity after each successive attack, eventually leading to chronic daily migra...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Migraine ? ### Response: Researchers believe that migraine is the result of fundamental neurological abnormalities caused by genetic mutations at work in the brain. New models are ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Aicardi Syndrome ? ### Response: Aicardi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that primarily affects newborn girls. The condition is sporadic, meaning it is not known to pass from parent to child. (An exception is a repo...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Aicardi Syndrome ? ### Response: There is no cure for Aicardi syndrome nor is there a standard course of treatment. Treatment generally involves medical management of seizures and programs to help parents ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Aicardi Syndrome ? ### Response: There is no cure for Aicardi syndrome nor is there a standard course of treatment. Treatment generally involves medical management of seizures and programs to help parents ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Aicardi Syndrome ? ### Response: The NINDS supports and conducts research on neurogenetic disorders such as Aicardi syndrome. The goals of this research are to locate and understan...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Refsum Disease ? ### Response: Adult Refsum disease (ARD) is a rare genetic disease that causes weakness or numbness of the hands and feet (peripheral neuropathy). Due to a genetic abnormality, people with ARD disease l...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Refsum Disease ? ### Response: The primary treatment for ARD is to restrict or avoid foods that contain phytanic acid, including dairy products; beef and lamb; and fatty fish such as tuna, cod, and haddock...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Refsum Disease ? ### Response: ARD is treatable because phytanic acid is not produced by the body, but is only found in foods. With treatment, muscle weakness, numbness, and dry and scaly skin generally disapp...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Refsum Disease ? ### Response: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) supports research related to Adult Refsum Disease through grants to major researc...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Frontotemporal Dementia ? ### Response: Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) describes a clinical syndrome associated with shrinking of the frontal and temporal anterior lobes of the brain. Originally known as Picks disease, t...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Frontotemporal Dementia ? ### Response: No treatment has been shown to slow the progression of FTD. Behavior modification may help control unacceptable or dangerous behaviors. Aggressive, agitated, or dang...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Frontotemporal Dementia ? ### Response: The outcome for people with FTD is poor. The disease progresses steadily and often rapidly, ranging from less than 2 years in some individuals to more than 10 years in o...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Frontotemporal Dementia ? ### Response: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conduc...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Shaken Baby Syndrome ? ### Response: Shaken baby syndrome is a type of inflicted traumatic brain injury that happens when a baby is violently shaken. A baby has weak neck muscles and a large, heavy head. Shaking makes t...