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Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Lujo Hemorrhagic Fever (LUHF) ? ### Response: Supportive therapy is important in Lujo hemorrhagic fever. This includes: - maintenance of hydration - management of shock - sedation ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to prevent Lujo Hemorrhagic Fever (LUHF) ? ### Response: Although rodent control would be desirable, it will not be a successful strategy for preventing Lujo hemorrhagic fever cases caused by exposures outdoors. As for other...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: how vaccines prevent disease ### Response: Why Are Childhood Vaccines So Important? It is always better to prevent a disease than to treat it after it occurs. Diseases that used to be common in this country and around the world, incl...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for ? ? ### Response: Measles: Make Sure Your Child Is Protected with MMR Vaccine Measles starts with a fever. Soon after, it causes a cough, runny nose, and red eyes. Then a rash of tiny, red spots breaks out. Measles...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the symptoms of Ehrlichiosis ? ### Response: Symptoms In the United States, the term “ehrlichiosis” may be broadly applied to several different infections. Ehrlichia chaffeensis and Ehrlichia ewingii are t...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Ehrlichiosis ? ### Response: More detailed information on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of ehrlichiosis is available in Diagnosis and Management of Tickborne Rickettsial Diseases: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the symptoms of Acinetobacter in Healthcare Settings ? ### Response: Acinetobacter causes a variety of diseases, ranging from pneumonia to serious blood or wound infections, and the symptoms vary depending on the disease. Ac...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for Acinetobacter in Healthcare Settings? ? ### Response: Acinetobacter poses very little risk to healthy people. However, people who have weakened immune systems, chronic lung disease, or diabetes may be more suscepti...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for Acinetobacter in Healthcare Settings? ? ### Response: Acinetobacter poses very little risk to healthy people. However, people who have weakened immune systems, chronic lung disease, or diabetes may be more suscepti...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Acinetobacter in Healthcare Settings ? ### Response: Acinetobacter is often resistant to many commonly prescribed antibiotics. Decisions on treatment of infections with Acinetobacter should be made on a ca...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to diagnose Tuberculosis (TB) ? ### Response: Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that is spread through the air from one person to another. There are two kinds of tests that are used to determine if a person has been infected with TB...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to prevent Tuberculosis (TB) ? ### Response: Infection Control in Health Care Settings Tuberculosis (TB) transmission has been documented in health care settings where health care workers and patients come in contact with peop...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Tuberculosis (TB) ? ### Response: Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body such a...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Tuberculosis (TB) ? ### Response: The Division of Tuberculosis Elimination (DTBE) Laboratory Branch (LB) provides services for the following tests on mycobacterial cultures. Any local health department, licensed physici...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research is being done for Tuberculosis (TB) ? ### Response: TB Epidemiologic Studies Consortium The TB Epidemiologic Studies Consortium (TBESC) was established to strengthen, focus, and coordinate tuberculosis (TB) research...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research is being done for Tuberculosis (TB) ? ### Response: TB Epidemiologic Studies Consortium The TB Epidemiologic Studies Consortium (TBESC) was established to strengthen, focus, and coordinate tuberculosis (TB) research...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to prevent Parasites - Lice - Pubic "Crab" Lice ? ### Response: Pubic ("crab") lice most commonly are spread directly from person to person by sexual contact. Pubic lice very rarely may be spread by clothing, bedding, or a toilet...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to prevent Parasites - Lice - Pubic "Crab" Lice ? ### Response: Pubic ("crab") lice most commonly are spread directly from person to person by sexual contact. Pubic lice very rarely may be spread by clothing, bedding, or a toilet...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for Parasites - Paragonimiasis (also known as Paragonimus Infection)? ? ### Response: Several species of Paragonimus cause most infections; the most important is P. westermani, which occurs primarily in Asia including ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to diagnose Parasites - Paragonimiasis (also known as Paragonimus Infection) ? ### Response: The infection is usually diagnosed by identification of Paragonimus eggs in sputum. The eggs are sometimes found in stool samples (cough...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to diagnose Parasites - Paragonimiasis (also known as Paragonimus Infection) ? ### Response: The infection is usually diagnosed by identification of Paragonimus eggs in sputum. The eggs are sometimes found in stool samples (cough...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to diagnose Parasites - Paragonimiasis (also known as Paragonimus Infection) ? ### Response: The infection is usually diagnosed by identification of Paragonimus eggs in sputum. The eggs are sometimes found in stool samples (cough...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)? ? ### Response: Transmission to humans may occur after a tick bite or contact with an infected animal, most importantly a sick or recently dead monkey. No person-to-person transmissio...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the symptoms of Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) ? ### Response: After an incubation period of 3-8 days, the symptoms of KFD begin suddenly with chills, fever, and headache. Severe muscle pain with vomiting, gastrointestinal sy...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)? ? ### Response: KFD has historically been limited to the western and central districts of Karnataka State, India. However, in November 2012, samples from humans and monkeys tested pos...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)? ? ### Response: KFD has historically been limited to the western and central districts of Karnataka State, India. However, in November 2012, samples from humans and monkeys tested pos...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)? ? ### Response: KFD has historically been limited to the western and central districts of Karnataka State, India. However, in November 2012, samples from humans and monkeys tested pos...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)? ? ### Response: KFD has historically been limited to the western and central districts of Karnataka State, India. However, in November 2012, samples from humans and monkeys tested pos...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)? ? ### Response: KFD has historically been limited to the western and central districts of Karnataka State, India. However, in November 2012, samples from humans and monkeys tested pos...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for Parasites - Cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora Infection)? ? ### Response: People become infected with Cyclospora by ingesting sporulated oocysts, which are the infective form of the parasite. This most commonly occurs whe...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to diagnose Parasites - Cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora Infection) ? ### Response: Clinical Diagnosis Health care providers should consider Cyclospora as a potential cause of prolonged diarrheal illness, particularly in patients ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Parasites - Cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora Infection) ? ### Response: Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX), sold under the trade names Bactrim*, Septra*, and Cotrim*, is the usual therapy for Cyclospora inf...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to prevent Parasites - Cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora Infection) ? ### Response: On the basis of the currently available information, avoiding food or water that may have been contaminated with feces is the best way to prevent cyclos...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: Who is at risk for Parasites - Trichinellosis (also known as Trichinosis)? ? ### Response: People acquire trichinellosis by consuming raw or undercooked meat infected with the Trichinella parasite, particularly wild game meat or pork...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to diagnose Parasites - Trichinellosis (also known as Trichinosis) ? ### Response: A diagnosis of trichinellosis is made in patients whose signs and symptoms are compatible with trichinellosis, have a positive laboratory test for...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Parasites - Trichinellosis (also known as Trichinosis) ? ### Response: Safe and effective prescription drugs are available to treat both Trichinella infection and the symptoms that occur as a result of inf...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: How to prevent Parasites - Trichinellosis (also known as Trichinosis) ? ### Response: - Wash your hands with warm water and soap after handling raw meat. - Curing (salting), drying, smoking, or microwaving meat alone does not con...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Striatonigral Degeneration ? ### Response: Striatonigral degeneration is a neurological disorder caused by a disruption in the connection between two areas of the brain-the striatum and the substantia nigra. These two a...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Striatonigral Degeneration ? ### Response: There is no cure for striatonigral degeneration, and treatments for the disorder have variable success. Treatments used for Parkinson's disease are recommended. H...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Striatonigral Degeneration ? ### Response: There is no cure for striatonigral degeneration, and treatments for the disorder have variable success. Treatments used for Parkinson's disease are recommended. H...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Striatonigral Degeneration ? ### Response: There is no cure for striatonigral degeneration, and treatments for the disorder have variable success. Treatments used for Parkinson's disease are recommended. H...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Empty Sella Syndrome ? ### Response: Empty Sella Syndrome (ESS) is a disorder that involves the sella turcica, a bony structure at the base of the brain that surrounds and protects the pituitary gland. ESS is often disc...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Empty Sella Syndrome ? ### Response: Unless the syndrome results in other medical problems, treatment for endocrine dysfunction associated with pituitary malfunction is symptomatic and supportive. Individu...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Empty Sella Syndrome ? ### Response: Unless the syndrome results in other medical problems, treatment for endocrine dysfunction associated with pituitary malfunction is symptomatic and supportive. Individu...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Empty Sella Syndrome ? ### Response: The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Primary Lateral Sclerosis ? ### Response: Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a rare neuromuscular disease with slowly progressive weakness in voluntary muscle movement. PLS belongs to a group of disorders known as motor...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Primary Lateral Sclerosis ? ### Response: Treatment for individuals with PLS is symptomatic. Muscle relaxants such as baclofen, tizanidine, and the benzodiazepines may reduce spasticity. Other drugs may re...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Primary Lateral Sclerosis ? ### Response: Treatment for individuals with PLS is symptomatic. Muscle relaxants such as baclofen, tizanidine, and the benzodiazepines may reduce spasticity. Other drugs may re...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Primary Lateral Sclerosis ? ### Response: Treatment for individuals with PLS is symptomatic. Muscle relaxants such as baclofen, tizanidine, and the benzodiazepines may reduce spasticity. Other drugs may re...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Dystonias ? ### Response: The dystonias are movement disorders in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures. The movements, which are involuntary and sometimes pain...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Dystonias ? ### Response: No one treatment has been found to be universally effective. Instead, doctors use a variety of therapies (medications, surgery, and other treatments such as physical therapy, spli...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Dystonias ? ### Response: The initial symptoms can be very mild and may be noticeable only after prolonged exertion, stress, or fatigue. Dystonias often progress through various stages. Initially, dystonic mov...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Dystonias ? ### Response: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts research related to dystonia in its laboratories at the National Institutes o...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Farber's Disease ? ### Response: Farbers disease, also known as Farber's lipogranulomatosis, describes a group of inherited metabolic disorders called lipid storage diseases, in which excess amounts of lipids (oils, fat...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Farber's Disease ? ### Response: Currently there is no specific treatment for Farbers disease. Corticosteroids may help relieve pain. Bone marrow transplants may improve granulomas (small masses of inflame...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Farber's Disease ? ### Response: Most children with the classic form of Farbers disease die by age 2, usually from lung disease. Children born with the most severe form of the disease usually die within 6 mont...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Farber's Disease ? ### Response: The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to seek fundamental knowledge about the brain and nervous sys...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Familial Periodic Paralyses ? ### Response: Familial periodic paralyses are a group of inherited neurological disorders caused by mutations in genes that regulate sodium and calcium channels in nerve cells. They are cha...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Familial Periodic Paralyses ? ### Response: Treatment of the periodic paralyses focuses on preventing further attacks and relieving acute symptoms. Avoiding carbohydrate-rich meals and strenuous exercise, ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Familial Periodic Paralyses ? ### Response: Treatment of the periodic paralyses focuses on preventing further attacks and relieving acute symptoms. Avoiding carbohydrate-rich meals and strenuous exercise, ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Familial Periodic Paralyses ? ### Response: Treatment of the periodic paralyses focuses on preventing further attacks and relieving acute symptoms. Avoiding carbohydrate-rich meals and strenuous exercise, ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Spinal Cord Injury ? ### Response: A spinal cord injury usually begins with a sudden, traumatic blow to the spine that fractures or dislocates vertebrae. The damage begins at the moment of injury when displaced bone fra...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Spinal Cord Injury ? ### Response: Improved emergency care for people with spinal cord injuries and aggressive treatment and rehabilitation can minimize damage to the nervous system and even restore limite...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Spinal Cord Injury ? ### Response: Spinal cord injuries are classified as either complete or incomplete. An incomplete injury means that the ability of the spinal cord to convey messages to or from the brain i...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Spinal Cord Injury ? ### Response: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts spinal cord research in its laboratories at the National Institutes ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Todd's Paralysis ? ### Response: Todd's paralysis is a neurological condition experienced by individuals with epilepsy, in which a seizure is followed by a brief period of temporary paralysis. The paralysis may be parti...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Todd's Paralysis ? ### Response: Todd's paralysis is a neurological condition experienced by individuals with epilepsy, in which a seizure is followed by a brief period of temporary paralysis. The paralysis may be parti...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Todd's Paralysis ? ### Response: Todd's paralysis is a neurological condition experienced by individuals with epilepsy, in which a seizure is followed by a brief period of temporary paralysis. The paralysis may be parti...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Todd's Paralysis ? ### Response: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts research related to Todd's paralysis in its clinics and laboratories a...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Syncope ? ### Response: Syncope is a medical term used to describe a temporary loss of consciousness due to the sudden decline of blood flow to the brain. Syncope is commonly called fainting or passing out. If an indivi...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Syncope ? ### Response: The immediate treatment for an individual who has fainted involves checking first to see if their airway is open and they are breathing. The person should remain lying down for at l...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Syncope ? ### Response: Syncope is a dramatic event and can be life-threatening if not treated properly. Generally, however, people recover completely within minutes to hours. If syncope is symptomatic of an u...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Syncope ? ### Response: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and other institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conduct research related...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Cerebral Palsy ? ### Response: The term cerebral palsy refers to a group of neurological disorders that appear in infancy or early childhood and permanently affect body movement, muscle coordination, and balance.CP affe...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Cerebral Palsy ? ### Response: Cerebral palsy cant be cured, but treatment will often improve a child's capabilities. In general, the earlier treatment begins the better chance children have of overcoming ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Cerebral Palsy ? ### Response: Cerebral palsy doesnt always cause profound disabilities and for most people with CP the disorder does not affect life expectancy. Many children with CP have average to above ave...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Cerebral Palsy ? ### Response: The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to seek fundamental knowledge of the brain and nervous system a...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Tuberous Sclerosis ? ### Response: Tuberous sclerosis (TSC) is a rare genetic disease that causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and on other vital organs such as the kidneys, heart, eyes, lungs, and skin. It usuall...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Tuberous Sclerosis ? ### Response: There is no cure for TSC, although treatment is available for a number of the symptoms. Rapamycin and related drugs are not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Tuberous Sclerosis ? ### Response: The prognosis for individuals with TSC depends on the severity of symptoms. Individuals with mild symptoms generally do well and live long productive lives, while individuals...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Tuberous Sclerosis ? ### Response: The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts TSC research in its laboratories at the National Institutes of Healt...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Batten Disease ? ### Response: Batten disease is a fatal, inherited disorder of the nervous system that begins in childhood. In some cases, the early signs are subtle, taking the form of personality and behavior changes...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Batten Disease ? ### Response: As yet, no specific treatment is known that can halt or reverse the symptoms of Batten disease. However, seizures can sometimes be reduced or controlled with anticonvulsant d...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Batten Disease ? ### Response: Over time, affected children suffer cognitive impairment, worsening seizures, and progressive loss of sight and motor skills. Eventually, children with Batten disease become blin...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Batten Disease ? ### Response: The biochemical defects that underlie several NCLs have recently been discovered. An enzyme called palmitoyl-protein thioesterase has been shown to b...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Holoprosencephaly ? ### Response: Holoprosencephaly is a disorder caused by the failure of the prosencephalon (the embryonic forebrain) to sufficiently divide into the double lobes of the cerebral hemispheres. The resul...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Holoprosencephaly ? ### Response: Holoprosencephaly is a disorder caused by the failure of the prosencephalon (the embryonic forebrain) to sufficiently divide into the double lobes of the cerebral hemispheres. The resul...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Holoprosencephaly ? ### Response: Holoprosencephaly is a disorder caused by the failure of the prosencephalon (the embryonic forebrain) to sufficiently divide into the double lobes of the cerebral hemispheres. The resul...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Holoprosencephaly ? ### Response: The NINDS supports and conducts a wide range of studies that focus on identifying and learning more about the factors involved in normal brain dev...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Bell's Palsy ? ### Response: Bell's palsy is a form of temporary facial paralysis resulting from damage or trauma to the 7th cranial nerve, one of the facial nerves. It is the most common cause of facial paralysis. Gene...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Bell's Palsy ? ### Response: Steroids such as prednisone -- used to reduce inflammation and swelling -- are an effective treatment for Bell's palsy. Antiviral drugs may have some benefit in shortening the ...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Bell's Palsy ? ### Response: The prognosis for individuals with Bell's palsy is generally very good. The extent of nerve damage determines the extent of recovery. With or without treatment, most individuals be...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Bell's Palsy ? ### Response: The mission of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is to seek fundamental knowledge of the brain and nervous system and...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Multiple System Atrophy ? ### Response: Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by symptoms of autonomic nervous system failure such as fainting spells and bladder control...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Multiple System Atrophy ? ### Response: There is no cure for MSA. Currently, there are no treatments to delay the progress of neurodegeneration in the brain. But there are treatments available to help peop...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Multiple System Atrophy ? ### Response: There is no cure for MSA. Currently, there are no treatments to delay the progress of neurodegeneration in the brain. But there are treatments available to help peop...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: what research (or clinical trials) is being done for Multiple System Atrophy ? ### Response: The NINDS supports research about MSA through grants to major medical institutions across the country. Researchers hope to learn why alpha-s...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is (are) Giant Axonal Neuropathy ? ### Response: Giant axonal neuropathy (GAN) is a rare inherited genetic disorder that affects both the central and peripheral nervous systems. The majority of children with GAN will begin to sh...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What are the treatments for Giant Axonal Neuropathy ? ### Response: Treatment is symptomatic. Children with GAN and their families usually work with a medical team that includes a pediatric neurologist, orthopedic surgeon, physiother...
Below is an instruction from Human. Write a response. ### Instruction: What is the outlook for Giant Axonal Neuropathy ? ### Response: GAN generally progresses slowly as neurons degenerate and die. Most children have problems with walking in the early stages of the disorder. Later they may lose sensatio...