Search Results for keywords:"neurological disorders"

Search Results: keywords:"neurological disorders"

H. RES. 1039 — Recognizing the significance of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and the need for robust funding of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:231
H. RES. 1039 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives recognizing the importance of Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, which affects the peripheral nerves, impacting thousands in the United States and millions worldwide. It highlights that nearly all CMT cases are inherited,...
Simple Explanation
H. RES. 1039 talks about a disease called Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) that hurts people's nerves. The bill says we need more money and research to help people with CMT and other similar diseases at a health institute so that doctors can find ways to make them feel better.
S. 4729 — To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a pilot program for family caregivers for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,579
S. 4729 aims to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to create a pilot program supporting family caregivers who look after people with Alzheimer's or similar disorders affecting the brain. This program would provide grants to organizations like senior centers and educational...
Simple Explanation
S. 4729 wants to start a new program to help people who take care of family members with Alzheimer's by giving money to places like senior centers so they can offer more help. It will also check how well the help works by looking at health details, but some people worry about privacy and making sure the information is safe.

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