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CA SCR158
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Declares September 2024 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 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke research efforts to develop alternative surgical options and identify causes for improved treatment and prevention
Legislative Description
Chiari Malformation Awareness Month.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 163, Statutes of 2024.
8/13/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules7/1/2024
Rules6/5/2024
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