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Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease: By the Numbers

Tremor that occurs during movement is called an “action tremor.” Neurological disorders

A quick guide to understanding tremor

Tremor can occur in any part of the body and becomes a problem when it interferes with daily activities. Sometimes...
Most people first start experiencing symptoms around age 70. Neurological disorders

Parkinson’s disease explained

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. PD is one of the most common...
Scientists developed a simple skin biopsy that could identify people with certain disorders, including Parkinson’s disease. NIH Research

4 discoveries beyond the brain

Neurodegenerative diseases—such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease (PD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS...