Nervous system issues often show early signs before a full diagnosis. Doctors highlight five key red flags: resting tremor, action tremor, progressive memory loss with confusion, sudden one-sided ...

The committee will review select conditions related to the immune system and address diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of those conditions. The select conditions should include but may not be ...

The endocrine system is the name for the glands that produce hormones in a person’s body. These glands include the thyroid gland, pituitary gland, and adrenal gland. The endocrine system produces ...

Immune system disorders in children include primary (inherited) and secondary (acquired) immunodeficiencies, autoimmune diseases, atopic diseases, and immune-mediated inflammatory disorders. Share on ...

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

Sex-related differences have been reported in many medical conditions, including several central nervous system (CNS) disorders 1. On the one hand, women are more likely than men to be affected by ...

Nervous disorders like Parkinson's or dementia often manifest in unlikely ways such as weakness in limbs. Recognising these symptoms is crucial for diagnosis. Your body often sends subtle signals long ...

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers performed a meta-analysis to assess the co-occurrence of reproductive and psychiatric disorders among women. Disorders ...

Lymphoproliferative disorders are a group of diseases that cause an uncontrolled production of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. Examples include non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and certain leukemias.

The National Academies’ Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous Systems Disorders hosted a workshop on September 10, 2024, they brought together diverse perspectives to examine the promising but ...