Fact Sheets

Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy refers to a group of more than 30 disorders that impair the body’s ability to build and restore muscle. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakness. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also called “motor neuron disease“ or “Lou Gehrig's disease,“ is a condition characterized by the degeneration and death of nerve cells in the brain that control voluntary muscles. The degeneration and death of these nerve cells, known as motor neurons, results in muscle weakness and muscle wasting that worsen over time.
Dystonia
Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder that causes muscle contractions or spasms. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Sleep Study
A sleep study is a noninvasive test that electronically records activity in the brain and body during sleep. Learn about this procedure.
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, causing confusion and memory loss severe enough to interfere with everyday life.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affects a person's movement, balance, and/or posture. The condition is caused by differences in the brain that occurs before, during, or within the first three years of life. Though cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition, treatments are available that can help manage symptoms and improve motor function.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that causes damage to the central nervous system that can ultimately lead to paralysis. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Peripheral Neuropathy
When the peripheral nerves (nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord) become damaged and do not work properly.
Long COVID (Post-COVID Conditions, PCC)
Long COVID refers to new or recurring symptoms that occur four or more weeks after an infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.