Dr. Carol Lynn Pappas MD PHD

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  A study which was recently published in the Natural Communications journal, outlines a major breakthrough in research around facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, also known as FSHD.The study was performed by the University of Minnesota Medical School. Researchers at the university inserted the...

• Joining Support Groups for Parkinson's Disease

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• Visual Hallucinations: Causes and Treatment

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• Is My Child More Likely to Develop Autism if a Blood Relative Has Autism?

  Autism characterized by impaired social interactions reduced verbal and non-verbal communication and stereotyped behavior and activities. These symptoms appear in early childhood and impair or limit everyday functioning.Autism and geneticsResearchers believe that both environment and genetics play a...

• What Specialists Treat Restless Legs Syndrome?

  Restless legs syndrome (RLS) triggers an overwhelming desire to move the legs and manifests an irritating sensation on the legs as well. The sensation might also affect your face, arms, and chest. Restless legs syndrome is a serious, but curable condition. The feeling can be experienced as:...