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CA SCR158
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Declares September 2018 as Chiari Malformation Awareness Month in California
- Identifies Chiari Malformation as a serious neurological disorder affecting more than 300,000 people in the United States
- Describes the condition as a congenital malformation where the cerebellum is crowded in the skull cavity, forcing cerebellar tissue into the foramen magnum and potentially blocking cerebrospinal fluid flow
- Notes that symptoms typically appear during adolescence or early adulthood and include severe head and neck pain, vertigo, muscle weakness, balance problems, blurred or double vision, difficulty swallowing, and sleep apnea
- References ongoing research by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to find alternative surgical options and improve treatment and prevention plans
Legislative Description
Chiari Malformation Awareness Month.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 233, Statutes of 2018.
9/11/2018
Committee Referrals
Rules8/23/2018
Rules7/2/2018
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