Neurological Disability
A neurological disorder is a disorder of the body's nervous system. It is a structural, biochemical or electrical abnormality in the brain, spinal cord, or in the nerves leading to or from them. All of these items makeup part of the central or peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system contains the brain, spinal cord, and retina. The peripheral nervous system consists of sensory neurons, clusters of neurons called ganglia, and nerves connecting them to each other and to the central nervous system. Even though the brain and spinal cord are protected by tough membranes and are enclosed in the bones of the skull and spinal vertebrae, and chemically isolated by the so-called blood-brain barrier, they are very susceptible if compromised. While neuroregeneration may occur in the peripheral nervous system, it is thought to be rare in the brain and spinal cord.
The causes of neurological disorder vary. Many are considered severe disabilities and can include genetic disorders, congenital abnormalities or disorders, infections, lifestyle or environmental health problems such as malnutrition, and trauma can cause brain injury, spinal cord injury, or nerve injury.
They are classified based on their location.
MS Awareness Week Kicks Off Today
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March 11 - 17th is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week. People across the nation who are impacted by MS will be combining their efforts, knowledge and hope in order to move us closer to a world free of multiple sclerosis.
Tunnel Developed to Guide Nerve Regeneration in Severed Nerves
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- Published on Tuesday, 18 December 2012 11:16
Research into nerve regeneration to bring back movement to those with spinal cord injuries and other types of neurological disabilities is steadily advancing. Scientist have built a tunnel used to guide nerves during the process of regeneration. A recent study highlighted in Science Daily looked to solve a problem faced in nerve regeneration of injured nerves in the peripheral nervous system.
Breakthrough Research in Managing Parkinson’s Disease
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- Published on Monday, 12 November 2012 09:22
Parkinson's is a disability that affects almost five million people worldwide. There are different forms of the disability include idiopathic Parkinson's (IPD), for which a cause has not been found, and vascular Parkinson's or VP, which is caused by an abnormal blood flow to the brain.
Share Struggles and Successes with Epilepsy - Video Contest
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- Published on Saturday, 03 November 2012 12:44
Epilepsy, a disability caused by disturbances in the brain that results in frequent seizures, can be a difficult and scary diagnosis. Support is needed to help those who suffer from it live successful lives.How to Reduce the Risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases
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- Published on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 10:20
Both Parkinsons and Alzheimer's disease are disabling conditions that can reak havoc on a persons life. Alzheimers disease is said to affect over 5.4 million Americans, not including nearly 1 million others with other types of dementias. The likelihood to develop the disease double every 5 years beyond age 65. Parkinson's affects an additional 1.5 million people. Both of these diseases are considered to be invisible disabilities. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Chiropractor and Naturopath, Dr. J G Moellendorf, DC, ND, LCP notes that this has a huge effect on society. Leaving a financial cost on society for treatment and nursing home care, along with the emotional toll on the victim and his or her family. These tragic disabilities threaten to bankrupt not only the family, but the nation itself.Deficiency Possible Contributor to Alzheimer’s in Men
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- Published on Friday, 12 October 2012 12:27
IGF-1 (insulin like growth factor) is a hormone produced in the body that is structured very similarly to insulin. It serves to prevent cell death and also triggers new cell growth. When Growth hormone (GH) is produced in the body it triggers the liver into producing IGF-1 which is thought to be the primary growth factor during youth and adolescence.Assistance for Those Who are Affected by MS or SCI
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 September 2012 05:54
Thousands of Americans will experience new disabilities of the spinal cord this year, either through traumatic injury such as a fall, or from a diagnosis of a disease such as multiple sclerosis.Allsup, a nationwide provider of services for people with disabilities, is pleased to collaborate with the National MS Society, the United Spinal Association and its membership services division, the National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA), during Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month in September. Individuals can visit with the organizations and download information during the Allsup True Help® Disability Web Expo, Sept. 27.
Caregivers Misperceive Behavior Changes as Normal Aging, Delaying Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 September 2012 08:53
Just like many people incorrectly believe memory loss is a fact of life in growing older, survey results released today by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) reveal that many caregivers also mistakenly interpret various behaviors as a normal part of aging—rather than as symptoms of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia. And as a result, they now believe those false impressions delayed their loved one's diagnosis of the incurable brain disorder.
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