Fact Sheets

Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia, causing confusion and memory loss severe enough to interfere with everyday life.
Neurogenetics
Neurogenetics is a field of study that attempts to better understand genetic causes of brain disorders.
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
A condition in which too much fluid accumulates in the brain, leading to gait problems, urinary incontinence, and dementia.
Neurogenic Bladder and Incontinence
Neurogenic bladder happens when the body's muscles and nerves fail to communicate correctly. The result can be loss of bladder control.
Loss of Smell (Anosmia)
Anosmia is a condition that causes a person to partially or completely lose his or her sense of smell. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Parental Depression: How it Affects a Child
Depression is a mental health disorder that causes feelings of hopelessness, despair, and lack of motivation. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Depression in Children and Teens
Childhood depression is indicated by persistent feelings of sadness that interfere with the ability to function in daily life. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Brain Injury
A brain injury is a disruption in the function of the brain when an outside force makes it rock back and forth. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive disease that affects the central nervous system, which controls muscle movement and monitors organ function.
Depression
A common mood disorder characterized by sadness, loss of interest in activities, and feelings of hopelessness.