Advancing Dystonia Research Through Brain Donation
To understand dystonia, we must rely on the analysis of donated brains. Through the study of these brains, important clues about dystonia can be discovered.
Brochures & Fact Sheets
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FAQs About Social Security Disability Benefits
Social Security and Supplemental
Security Income disability programs
are the largest of several federal
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Myoclonus-Dystonia and Alcohol
One of the characteristics that makes Myoclonus-Dystonia unique from other movement disorders is that consuming alcohol often results in a dramatic reduction in symptoms.
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Genetics of Myoclonus-Dystonia
The inherited nature of Myoclonus Dystonia adds another dimension to the impact on both the individuals affected and the family as a whole.
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X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism
X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism
(XDP) is a genetic form of dystonia
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden trauma damages to the brain.
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Musician’s Dystonia
Professional musicians are susceptible to a number of occupational conditions, including task-specific focal dystonia.
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Functional Dystonia
Functional dystonia belongs to a category of disorders called functional movement disorders.
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Dystonia Medical Research Foundation: Moving Toward a Cure
Since 1976, the DMRF has worked tirelessly to expand scientific understanding of dystonia and offer patient programs.
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Red Light Green Light
Dystonia causes a traffic jam in your muscles by sending too many signals at the same time.
