Locked-in syndrome is a neurological condition that causes paralysis of all voluntary muscles except those controlling the eyes. A person cannot speak or move but is conscious. This article explores ...

Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a motor neuron disease variation of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) but far more rare. PLS refers to patients who seem to have disruptions with only upper motor ...

Doctors may use a range of tests to diagnose myasthenia gravis (MG), including blood tests, nerve conduction tests, and imaging tests. MG is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the voluntary ...

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular disease affecting specialized nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement, according to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). It can ...

Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is a rare neurological disorder. It may take several years for a doctor to diagnose PLS. While there’s no cure, treatments can help improve quality of life. Primary ...

Changing how you eat may reduce the impact of myasthenia gravis (MG), a condition that can affect your ability to swallow. MG is an autoimmune, neuromuscular disease affecting your voluntary muscles.