Disease, Condition & Injury
Health Library disease & condition fact sheets provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
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Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy – Definition Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves. These are the nerves that connect your spinal…
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Parkinson’s Disease
(PD; Paralysis Agitans; Shaking Palsy) Parkinson’s disease – Definition Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a movement disorder. The symptoms get worse…
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Neurofibromatosis
(NF1; Von Recklinghausen’s Disease; NF2; Schwannomatosis) Neurofibromatosis – Definition Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disorder of the nervous system. It…
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Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy – Definition Narcolepsy is a disorder of the nervous system. It results in frequent, involuntary, episodes of sleep during…
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Myoclonus
Myoclonus – Definition Myoclonus is a brief and rapid twitching of a muscle or muscle groups. The twitching or jerking…
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