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  1. Genetic Brain Disorders 
    https://medlineplus.gov/geneticbraindisorders.html
    Genetic brain disorders affect the development and function of the brain. Some are inherited, some are caused by exposure, and ... A genetic brain disorder is caused by a variation or a mutation in a gene. A variation is a different form of ...
  2. Computational Modeling Sheds Light on Human Cognition and the Origins of Brain Disorders 
    https://www.nlm.nih.gov/...n_and_the_Origins_of_Brain_Disorders.html
    ... Light on Human Cognition and the Origins of Brain Disorders February 15, 2023 Researchers from the National Institutes ... and the discovery of novel treatments for complex brain disorders. The study was published in Science Advances . Human ...
  3. Brain Diseases 
    https://medlineplus.gov/braindiseases.html
    ... such as vision loss, weakness, and paralysis. Genetic brain disorders, which are caused by changes in genes (also ... may be temporary or permanent. The symptoms of brain diseases vary widely, depending on the specific problem. In ...
  4. Epilepsy 
    https://medlineplus.gov/epilepsy.html
    Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes people to have seizures. The seizures may be mild or severe. Learn about causes, diagnosis, and treatment. ... Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes people to have recurring seizures. The seizures happen when clusters of nerve cells, or neurons, in the ...
  5. Of mice and medicine: Our favorite NIH research highlights from 2024 | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...ih-research-highlights-from-2024
    ... A quick skin biopsy could help spot major brain disorders Researchers are trying new ways to detect brain disorders. One study developed a simple skin biopsy that ...
  6. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease 
    https://medlineplus.gov/creutzfeldtjakobdisease.html
    Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder. CJD progresses rapidly and is fatal. Learn how ... Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare, degenerative brain disorder. Symptoms usually start around age 60. Memory problems, ...
  7. Alzheimer's Disease 
    https://medlineplus.gov/alzheimersdisease.html
    Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. It's the most common cause of dementia among older adults. ... of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects thinking and memory skills. If ...
  8. MedlinePlus Drug Information: Rivastigmine 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a602009.html
    Rivastigmine is used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality) in people ...
  9. MedlinePlus Drug Information: Rivastigmine Transdermal Patch 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607078.html
    ... transdermal patches are used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, ... and personality) in people with Alzheimer's disease (a brain disease that slowly destroys the memory and the ability ...
  10. MedlinePlus Drug Information: Donepezil 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697032.html
    Donepezil is used to treat dementia (a brain disorder that affects the ability to remember, think clearly, communicate, and perform daily activities and may cause changes in mood and personality) in people ...
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