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Mrs. Sassy Curls went from living independently to relearning basic tasks overnight after a Functional Neurological Disorder diagnosis. She now shares her journey to help others with invisible illnesses feel less alone.
A biotech company is preparing to test a revolutionary brain sensor that uses lab-grown neurons instead of metal electrodes, offering hope for treating conditions from stroke recovery to Parkinson's disease. Unlike traditional implants that damage brain tissue, this gentler approach could help millions suffering from neurological conditions.
A small Illinois farm sanctuary is giving a rescued beaver with balance problems a second chance at life. The little guy is thriving in his new home with a swimming pool, a turtle friend, and round-the-clock care.
The FDA has accepted a groundbreaking treatment for Alexander disease for priority review, offering hope to families battling a rare neurological condition that has no approved therapies. If approved by September, zilganersen would become the first medicine ever available for this devastating illness.
Two UK organizations are joining forces to solve one of medicine's toughest challenges: getting treatments past the blood-brain barrier to fight neurological diseases. With over 40% of people worldwide living with brain conditions, this collaboration could unlock new treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and brain cancers.
A neurologist in India drives to remote villages with free stroke and epilepsy care, breaking stigmas one patient at a time. Since 2013, her Neurology on Wheels program has screened 12,000 people across 44 villages.
Families across Europe now have access to DAYBU, the first approved treatment for Rett syndrome, a devastating neurological condition that mainly affects young girls. The drug will reach patients in all 27 EU countries plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway starting in 2026.
Families facing Alexander disease, a rare and devastating neurological disorder, now have hope after the FDA approved the first-ever treatment for the condition. The new drug showed remarkable results in helping both children and adults walk better and maintain motor skills.
A newly approved ALS treatment can now target specific genetic causes of the disease, offering hope to patients with Lou Gehrig's disease. The FDA fast-tracked the therapy, marking a significant breakthrough in personalized medicine for neurological conditions.
Two research organizations are joining forces to solve one of medicine's toughest puzzles: getting treatments past the brain's protective barrier. With over 40% of people worldwide living with neurological conditions, this collaboration could unlock life-changing therapies for millions.
Thousands of people with functional neurological disorder face real, debilitating symptoms that don't show up on standard tests—leaving many told "it's all in your head." A new multidisciplinary clinic is finally giving patients answers, treatment, and something many lost along the way: hope.
A one-time brain treatment that could slow Huntington's disease progression by 75% is now under review by US and UK regulators. If approved, it would be the first therapy to directly silence the gene driving this devastating neurological disorder.
Pop icon Céline Dion opens a sold-out 26-concert residency in Paris this Saturday, marking her triumphant return after battling a career-threatening neurological disorder. The city celebrated with a massive free karaoke event ahead of her comeback.
South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Jai Arrow is stepping away from rugby league after a neurological diagnosis, asking for support and privacy as he focuses on treatment. His message isn't one of defeat but determination as he faces this new chapter with his medical team and family.
Researchers have engineered a molecular tool that can strengthen connections between specific brain cells, opening new possibilities for treating neurological conditions. The breakthrough could one day help restore lost functions in patients with brain injuries or diseases.
Two boys with severe epilepsy are living seizure-reduced lives after receiving personalized gene therapy that targeted their unique brain abnormalities. The treatment also improved their developmental skills, offering new hope for families facing debilitating neurological disorders.
A breakthrough drug called AMX0035 is giving hope to 35,000 Americans living with ALS by significantly slowing the disease's progression. Research advances at Columbia's ALS Center are helping patients live longer with better quality of life. ##
The iconic singer's journey from joint pain to a Parkinson's diagnosis reveals how similar symptoms can delay recognition of the neurological condition. Her story is helping others understand when to seek specialized care.
SGMC Health in South Georgia becomes the first in the region to offer FDA-approved infusion therapy that slows early Alzheimer's progression. The treatment helps patients maintain independence longer by targeting the disease itself, not just symptoms.
Children with Hunter syndrome just got their first new treatment option in nearly two decades. The FDA approved AVLAYAH, a breakthrough therapy from Denali Therapeutics that offers fresh hope to families facing this rare genetic disease.
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