lethal familial insomnia (ffi)

Lethal Familial Insomnia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Lethal familial insomnia or Fatal familial insomnia – also called FFI – is an inherited disorder. FFI (from the English for “fatal familial insomnia“) belongs to the so-called prion diseases and is characterized by severe sleep disorders and insomnia. Fatal familial insomnia often occurs between the ages of 20 and 70. Although the disease is … Lethal Familial Insomnia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Gerstmann-Straeussler-Scheinker Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS) is an inherited brain disease that primarily affects the cerebellum and belongs to the group of prion diseases. Due to the progressive destruction of the cerebellum within a few years, Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS) results in motor and speech disorders and dementia. What is Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome? Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome (GSS) is one of the … Gerstmann-Straeussler-Scheinker Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment