Despite modern high-throughput sequencing, the genetic cause of most rare movement disorders remains unclear. A research team ...

Kristin Weiland is a documentary film producer and writer with a background in crisis management and ethnographic research. She specializes in investigative and social impact documentary projects, and ...

Researchers have conclusively identified the genetic cause of a rare, progressive movement disorder. A rare extra-long version of a gene appears to cause nerve cells to become poisoned by toxic ...

Despite modern high-throughput sequencing, the genetic cause of most rare movement disorders remains unclear. A research team ...

An immune-related gene has now been tied to a rare inherited neurological disorder, revealing an overlooked pathway in the ...

Dopamine deficiency occurs when levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine are low, affecting movement, emotions, sleep, and cognitive function. It is linked to various health conditions, such as ...

A new study of movement disorders published in the International Journal of Public Health was led by Santa Barbara City ...

Dysdiadochokinesia is the inability to perform quick, alternating movements, such as opening and closing a fist or tapping a foot. It is usually a symptom of an underlying health condition that ...

Tremors can happen due to movement disorders like Parkinson's disease and dystonia. Treatments include medications like beta-blockers and anti-seizure drugs. Physical and occupational therapy can help ...

A tremor is a vibratory involuntary muscular movement of one or more parts of the body. It may be so subtle as to be invisible, or intense enough to interfere with daily activities. Tremors are known ...