Research
There is research being done by the NINDS to increase scientific understanding of these disorders as well to identify prevention and treatment methods. The genetic mutations of some of the diseases have been identified and are being studied as well. Researchers suspect that the basal ganglia may play a role in the symptoms of chorea. The Advocacy for neuroacanthocytosis patients and leading medical schools co-sponsor international symposia annually to also aid in furthering the research that is being done. These symposiums are all endorsed by the Movement Disorder Society and various other sponsors. The first symposium was held in 2002 and organized by a specialist in neuroacanthocytosis, Professor Adrian Danek in Seeon, Bavaria.
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