Neurodegenerative diseases are conditions that involve the progressive degeneration of the structure and function of the nervous system.
The most common form of dementia, characterized by progressive memory loss, cognitive impairment, and behavioral changes.
A movement disorder caused by the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain.
Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, it affects motor neurons, leading to muscle weakness and atrophy.
A genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.
An autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves, leading to communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body.
A group of disorders caused by progressive cell degeneration in the brain's frontal or temporal lobes.
A group of rare, fatal brain disorders caused by abnormal folding of prion proteins.
A group of hereditary disorders characterized by degeneration of the cerebellum, leading to loss of coordination.
A type of progressive dementia associated with abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein in the brain.
A brain disorder that affects movement, control of walking (gait), and balance, and often causes changes in mood and behavior.