The autonomic nervous system (ANS) orchestrates involuntary functions such as cardiovascular regulation, digestion, thermoregulation and genitourinary control through its sympathetic and ...

Could a common cause of excessive sweating actually start in the nervous system—not the sweat glands? A new federally funded ...

Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare and fatal brain disorder with no available treatment or cure, attacking the nervous system, balance, and the ability to move. The disease in many ways resembles ...

Summary: Researchers identified the first major genetic cause of primary hyperhidrosis. By evaluating the genetic blueprints of over 180 patients, the international research team traced the disorder ...

Dysautonomia symptoms can include dizziness, heart palpitations, and changes in blood pressure. Dysautonomia can be mistaken for anxiety or stress, making diagnosis difficult. Conditions like long ...

An international research team led by Dr. Frank Bosmans (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) has discovered a major genetic cause of hyperhidrosis (chronic and excessive sweating). The study, published in ...

Coat hanger pain is often linked to autonomic nervous system disorders that affect blood flow and pressure. Changing ...

Dysautonomia is a group of conditions that affect the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Although there is no cure for dysautonomia, some forms may improve with treatment. People with ANS disorders or ...

In a study published in Neuron, researchers have identified four new genetic risk factors for multiple system atrophy (MSA), shedding light on this poorly understood disorder. The study, which ...