Do. . . 1  Remain calm. A nosebleed can be frightening, but is rarely serious. 2  Keep your child in a sitting or standing position. Tilt his head slightly forward. Have him gently blow his nose if he is old enough. 3  Pinch the lower half of your childâs nose (the soft part) between your thumb and finger and hold it firmly for a full ten minutes.
Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) are three of the major neurodegenerative diseases.
More than 600 disorders afflict the nervous system. Neurodegenerative diseases are defined as hereditary and sporadic conditions which are characterized by progressive nervous system dysfunction. These disorders are often associated with atrophy of the affected central or peripheral structures of the nervous system.