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

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 ...

Dysautonomia is often caused by an underlying condition but can also be due to medications or toxins. Genetics also plays a role in some types of autonomic dysfunction. Share on Pinterest Maskot/Getty ...

Dysautonomia is not a specific diagnosis. It is an umbrella term for any condition affecting the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Due to the number of different types, dysautonomia can cause various ...

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 ...