The Percept RC deep brain stimulation system [Image courtesy of Medtronic] Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) + announced that the FDA approved expanded labeling for its deep brain stimulation (DBS) offering. The ...

In 2003, Medtronic first received a humanitarian green light from the FDA to offer its deep brain stimulation implants to treat the symptoms of dystonia—the painful movement disorder that can cause ...

Dystonias are neurological disorders that can cause jerky movements, muscle spasms, repetitive actions, and unusual and awkward postures. Dystonia is a type of involuntary movement, and people ...

When we think of movement disorders, the tremors associated with Parkinson’s disease are probably what first spring to mind. However, there are other equally debilitating and much less well-known ...

PRESS RELEASE – The Toledo Dystonia Zoo Day will be held at the Toledo Zoo in Toledo on Saturday, August 23, 2025, serving as a family-friendly event to bring visibility to a rare movement disorder ...

CBS4 is a proud partner of Tyler’s Hope for a Dystonia Cure. Founded in 2006, Tyler’s Hope is dedicated to raising awareness, advancing research, and accelerating the discovery of effective treatments ...

Rigid muscles, an all too common and pretty debilitating symptom of Tardive Dyskinesia (TD), can severely impact your daily life. Black people in the United States are almost twice as likely as white ...

Abstract: The severity of dystonia must be accurately and consistently measured in order to identify, evaluate, monitor, and improve therapy. Currently, it is common practice to assess dystonia in ...

Cervical dystonia (CD) affects the musculature of the neck in a focal way or associated to other parts of the body. The aim of this study was to identify clinical differences between patients with ...

Dystonia is a movement disorder in which involuntary muscle contractions cause a person to twist, turn, or remain in unusual positions. These spasms are often patterned and repetitive. The condition ...

Credit: Revance Therapeutics. Daxxify is supplied as a lyophilized powder for reconstitution in single-dose 50 Unit and 100 Unit vials. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Daxxify ® ...