Baló concentric sclerosis
Synonyms: Concentric demyelination
A rare multiple sclerosis variant characterized by discrete concentrically layered ring-like lesions in the cerebral white matter consisting of alternating layers of myelinated and demyelinated tissue. Patients most commonly present with symptoms of an intracerebral mass lesion including headache cognitive abnormalities behavioral changes seizures aphasia or hemiparesis among others although there may also be classic focal symptoms of multiple sclerosis such as focal weakness ataxia sensory disturbance or diplopia.
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Advocacy Organizations
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COMBINEDBrain Inc
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HECI Medicine Incorporation
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Project CASK
To fund research for treatment and/or a cure for CASK Gene Disorder
Unfixed
Unfixed produces media that elevates stories of people living with chronic illness, rare disease and disability. The Unfixed portfolio of projects demonstrates that living well is not about eradicating our wounds and weaknesses but understanding how they complete our identities and equip us to help others. Current and past productions include multiple mini-series, a podcast and feature film.
Clinical Trials
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