Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech, causing his voice to sound strained and raspy when he speaks.

Individuals with Parkinson’s disease, another disorder of the basal ganglia’s dopamine pathways ... are used to identify the presence of other causes of sleep disruption (such as sleep ...

as well as deep structures (the basal ganglia). These brain regions are heavily involved in the control of movement, so corticobasal syndrome causes problems with mobility. In contrast to other types ...

"Continuing research efforts to further understand the neurobiology of developmental language disorder, especially the role of the basal ganglia, could help the many children who are affected by ...

This neurologic disorder is probably caused by impairment in the normal motor control mechanisms within the basal ganglia (deep brain structures which help regulate movement). A few cases with single ...

Spasmodic dysphonia is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary ... functioning in an area of the brain called the basal ganglia," according to the National Institute on Deafness and ...

Cell transplantation is being considered as a potential therapy, following proof of principle that cell transplantation can improve outcomes in another basal ganglia disorder, namely Parkinson's ...

Investigation into the specific causes of the disorder is ongoing, and different areas of the brain may be involved. Researchers are looking at the basal ganglia, which helps to regulate movement ...