Invasive neuromodulation therapies in movement disorders that target specific brain regions have paved the way for modulation of specific underlying networks. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a ...

An international study of 14 children with biallelic FIG4 variants found a predominantly neurodevelopmental phenotype with frequent dystonia and bradykinesia, redefining the disorder as a ...

Among the many wonders of the brain is its ability to master movements through practice — a dance step, piano sonata, or tying our shoes. For decades, neuroscientists have known that these tasks ...

Stereotypic movement disorder is a motor disorder that develops in childhood, typically before grade school, and involves repetitive, purposeless movement. Examples of stereotypic movements include ...

People with movement disorders and caregivers can register for three free November education sessions offered via Zoom.

NERVTEX, a Chinese company focused on developing digital therapeutics for brain disorders, has obtained the approval of the China National Medical Products Administration for its AI-powered movement ...

Using a common attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication appears to help manage the symptoms of a rare and currently difficult to treat genetic movement disorder primarily found in ...

University of Cincinnati researchers are expanding a study to learn more about the genetic markers of movement disorders. Movement disorders include a range of conditions affecting the nervous system, ...

Paroxysmal movement disorders are characterised by sudden, transient episodes of involuntary movement, often triggered by voluntary motion, stress or environmental changes. This spectrum encompasses ...

A research team has published a randomized clinical trial demonstrating for the first time that a multidisciplinary approach integrating specific physiotherapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy is ...

When we think of movement disorders, the tremors associated with Parkinson's disease are probably what first spring to mind. However, there are other equally debilitating and much less well-known ...