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The Dystonia Advocacy Network (DAN) is a grassroots organization that brings dystonia-affected individuals together to speak out with a single, powerful voice on legislative and public policy issues which impact the dystonia community.

The DAN welcomes and represents individuals with all forms of dystonia, and is led by the following dystonia organizations:

  • Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation (BEBRF)
  • ST/Dystonia, Inc.
  • Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF)
  • National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (NSDA)
  • National Spasmodic Torticollis Association (NSTA)

Dystonia advocates develop relationships with their legislative leaders to help them understand the challenges of those living with dystonia. The DAN continuously works to adopt and advance a legislative agenda which raises awareness of dystonia, educates policymakers about dystonia, addresses patient care issues, and moves research forward.


 

Jason & Dr. Tagliotti

 

Presentation to the House of Representatives

 

Dr Donnica discusses Dystonia on GMA Health

 

Neurosurgeon Ron Alterman performs DBS live!

 

Rogers Hartmann "Today Show" Interview

For more information go to: http:/www.lifewithdystonia.com
 
 

Dystonia in the News!

rTMS Treats Adult Onset Segmental Dystonia

 0 Comments- Add comment Written on 20-Apr-2010 by Uncle Sparky

rTMS 2007 adult onset segmental dystonia.pdf

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Movement disorder symptoms are lessened by an antibiotic

 2 Comments- Add comment Written on 23-Mar-2010 by Uncle Sparky
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Decreased Activity Of Basal Ganglia Is Main Cause Of Abnormal Muscle Constrictions In Dystonia

 1 Comment- Add comment Written on 04-Mar-2010 by Uncle Sparky

ScienceDaily (Jan. 7, 2009) — Dystonia is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary abnormal muscle constrictions. More than 300,000 people in North America are affected, but the mechanism of abnormal muscle constrictions has not been well understood.

 

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Abnormal Brain Circuits May Prevent Movement Disorder

 1 Comment- Add comment Written on 04-Mar-2010 by Uncle Sparky

ScienceDaily (Aug. 10, 2009) — Specific changes in brain pathways may counteract genetic mutations for the movement disorder dystonia, according to new research in the August 5 issue ofThe Journal of Neuroscience. Few people who inherit dystonia genes display symptoms — namely sustained muscle contractions and involuntary gestures — and the study provides a possible explanation. This result could lead to new treatments for the estimated 500,000 North Americans diagnosed with dystonia.

 

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