What is Myasthenia Gravis? Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the skeletal 1 muscles, which are responsible for 2 voluntary movements. In MG, the immune system mistakenly attacks…
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) ? Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your 1 brain. It causes episodes of intense, stabbing…
What is Guillain-Barre Syndrome? Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks 1 its own peripheral nerves (nerves outside the brain and spinal cord). This can lead to…
What is Cerebral Palsy? Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and posture. 1 It’s the most common motor disability in childhood. 2 “Cerebral”…
What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Seizures are caused by sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain, which can lead to a variety of symptoms, including convulsions, loss…
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves). In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, the…