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Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder, in which sustained muscle contractions cause twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal postures.
Alim Louis Benabid, Mahlon DeLong jointly win 2014 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

Alim Louis Benabid, Mahlon DeLong jointly win 2014 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award

Neurocrine Biosciences' NBI-98854 drug gets breakthrough designation for tardive dyskinesia

Neurocrine Biosciences' NBI-98854 drug gets breakthrough designation for tardive dyskinesia

Cedars-Sinai experts to present free conference on dystonia for patients, families and caregivers

Cedars-Sinai experts to present free conference on dystonia for patients, families and caregivers

Vercise DBS System receives CE Mark approval for treatment of essential tremor

Vercise DBS System receives CE Mark approval for treatment of essential tremor

DBS improves motor and non motor symptoms of patients with early Parkinson's disease

DBS improves motor and non motor symptoms of patients with early Parkinson's disease

U-M researchers detail new discoveries about basic biology of dystonia

U-M researchers detail new discoveries about basic biology of dystonia

Study focuses on mutated protein associated with early onset torsion dystonia

Study focuses on mutated protein associated with early onset torsion dystonia

AAN review finds certain forms of medical marijuana can help treat some symptoms of MS

AAN review finds certain forms of medical marijuana can help treat some symptoms of MS

Ipsen: Dysport Phase IIa clinical trial effective in treatment of NDO

Ipsen: Dysport Phase IIa clinical trial effective in treatment of NDO

Aradigm reports record revenue of $4.6M in fourth quarter 2013

Aradigm reports record revenue of $4.6M in fourth quarter 2013

New study may open door to better diagnosis, treatment for chronic insomnia

New study may open door to better diagnosis, treatment for chronic insomnia

GLNT study to evaluate abnormal muscle tone caused by neurological disorders

GLNT study to evaluate abnormal muscle tone caused by neurological disorders

Ipsen reports positive initial results from Dysport phase III study in Adult Upper Limb spasticity

Ipsen reports positive initial results from Dysport phase III study in Adult Upper Limb spasticity

VISIUS iMRI and ClearPoint guidance platform make DBS surgery an option for children with dystonia

VISIUS iMRI and ClearPoint guidance platform make DBS surgery an option for children with dystonia

Boston Scientific gets CE Mark approval for Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation System

Boston Scientific gets CE Mark approval for Vercise Deep Brain Stimulation System

Whitehead Institute scientists identify novel Parkinson's disease drug target

Whitehead Institute scientists identify novel Parkinson's disease drug target

Professor receives $1.3M EUREKA grant to explore communication between cytoplasm and nucleus

Professor receives $1.3M EUREKA grant to explore communication between cytoplasm and nucleus

Experts report lasting benefits of deep brain stimulation in patients with hereditary dystonia

Experts report lasting benefits of deep brain stimulation in patients with hereditary dystonia

Research: Deep brain stimulation is associated with weight loss trend in morbidly obese patients

Research: Deep brain stimulation is associated with weight loss trend in morbidly obese patients

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