Chorea-acanthocytosis is a rare genetic disorder of the nervous system. It causes involuntary jerks and twitches in the muscles, known as chorea, and star-shaped red blood cells, known as ...

Athetosis and chorea are two types of involuntary movements that can occur in children and adults with neurological conditions, such as cerebral palsy. The movements have different features, and the ...

Over 90 percent of people with Huntington’s disease develop chorea. Learn about FDA-approved VMAT2 inhibitors, off-label medications, and lifestyle strategies to manage involuntary movements.

Dystonia causes involuntary muscle contractions that lead to unintended movements and changes in posture. It’s estimated to affect over one-third of people with Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s ...

A scientific review on autoimmune neurological diseases reveals what occurs in our body when the immune system, by mistake, produces antibodies that target a protein essential for the normal ...

Athetoid cerebral palsy is a type of cerebral palsy that causes uncontrollable muscle movements. It’s present in infancy or childhood and may be more severe than other types of cerebral palsy.

Differentiating tardive dyskinesia from other movement disorders can be challenging. "One major criterion is the history of exposure to neuroleptic medications," said Jeff Bronstein, MD, PhD, of the ...