Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis is a debilitating neurological disease that is thought to be caused by destruction of the myelin sheaths (fatty protective insulation) around axons of the brain and spinal cord.…
Peripheral Neuropathy
PN peripheral neuropathy is a degenerative disorder of the nerves (usually of the hands and feet) and has many causes including traumatic injuries, infections (neuritis), metabolic problems and exposure to…
ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease is a debilitating neurologic disease that results from the destruction of upper and lower motor neurons in the brain…
Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that affects close to one million Americans. PD is a chronic and progressive disorder, which is thought to…
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a disease characterized by progressive skeletal muscle weakness, defects in muscle proteins (dystrophin concentration is greatly reduced), and the death of muscle cells and tissue. Diagnosis is…
Stroke
Stroke, also known as cerebro-vascular accident, is caused by a disturbance in blood supply to the brain. Stroke affects millions of Americans every year. The result is ischemic brain injury…