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We are focused on studying genetic disorders of brain, nerve & muscle. Through better understanding of neurological disorders will come better diagnoses and treatments. |
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Episodic Disorders |
episodic disorders Episodic phenomena are common in humans. These include (but are not limited to) seizures, headaches, cardiac arrhythmias, episodic movement disorders, and periodic paralyses. These disorders have strong genetic determinants and often affect people who are completely normal between attacks. Although episodic disorders of the brain, heart, and muscle seem quite different on the surface, they share many similarities. They often come on in childhood or adolescence and frequently improve with aging. In addition to being episodic, attacks in all of these disorders can often be precipitated by stress, fatigue, and some dietary factors. The medications used to treat these disorders overlap significantly. Thus, insights gained by study of any of these disorders can impact on our understanding of the others. ► Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis ► Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis ► Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis Quick Links: Dystonia Medical Research Foundation National Organization for Rare Disorders Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders International Dystonia On-line Support Group |
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circadian rhythm & sleep | episodic diseases | neurodegeneration |
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UCSF - Department of Neurology,
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