National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Coverage of National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in the Nexus archive.
- Our little girl was six months old when she had a seizure and we were told it was epilepsy... the truth was so much more heartbreaking
A six-month-old girl had a seizure and was initially diagnosed with epilepsy, but the true diagnosis was more severe. The girl's condition was later revealed to be more complex and heartbreaking than initially thought. The family's journey to uncover the truth about their daughter's health was challenging.
- Doctors said my dizzy spells were just panic attacks - it turned out to be the early warning sign of a paralysing nerve condition that's hitting thousands of healthy young people like me
A young person experienced dizzy spells misdiagnosed as panic attacks, later found to be an early warning sign of a paralyzing nerve condition affecting thousands of healthy young individuals. The condition is impacting many young people. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment.
- Alzheimer’s drugs may not work and could raise brain risks
Drugs designed to clear amyloid beta from the brain may not help Alzheimer's patients and could increase brain risks. A major review of over 20,000 participants found no meaningful benefits. These drugs may raise the risk of brain swelling and bleeding.