Motor neuron diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), share physical similarities but have been largely viewed as genetically distinct. However, ...

A sudden sensation of numbness? The nagging headache that just won’t quit? That weird weakness in your leg? They’re all symptoms of neurological disorders — a family of conditions that affects more ...

A new study from the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), published in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, shows that certain cardiometabolic diseases may affect the risk and prognosis of motor ...

Movement arises through precise timing, force modulation and spatial planning of multiple muscles and joints. Neurological disorders such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease and cerebellar ataxia disrupt ...

Neurological disorders affect the function of the nervous system. Common pediatric neurological disorders include ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. Neurological disorders ...

Understanding the differences and similarities between neurological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases can be important when offering or accessing healthcare. It is also important for scientific ...