Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries disrupt signals between your brain and body. This can cause problems like weakness and paralysis. Read about treatment and rehab. READ MORE
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) attacks nerve cells in the spinal cord, weakening voluntary muscles. Read about the genetics, types, and what may help. READ MORE
Stroke Rehabilitation
Strokes can cause lasting brain damage. Find out how stroke rehabilitation can help stroke survivors relearn skills they lose because of the damage. READ MORE
Stuttering
Learn about stuttering, or stammering, a speech disorder that affects the flow of your speech. It is more common in children, who often outgrow it. READ MORE
Syringomyelia
In syringomyelia, a cyst forms in your spinal cord. It gets bigger over time, destroying part of the spinal cord. Learn about causes and treatments. READ MORE
Tay-Sachs Disease
Tay-Sachs disease is a rare genetic disorder. It causes too much of a fatty substance to build up in the brain, which destroys nerve cells. READ MORE
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
In thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), a compressed nerve or blood vessel causes pain in your arm, shoulder, and neck. Read about the types and treatment. READ MORE
Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurologic disorder, mostly in children. It causes tics - involuntary, unusual movements or sounds. Learn what can help. READ MORE
Transient Ischemic Attack
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a mini stroke. Even though the symptoms come and go, learn why TIA needs medical attention right away. READ MORE
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury or TBI happens when a bump, blow, or other head injury causes damage to the brain. Treatment and outcome depend on how severe. READ MORE
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