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This resolution declares September 2025 as Chiari Malformation Awareness Month, drawing attention to a serious neurological disorder that affects over 300,000 people in the United States. The resolution provides context about Chiari malformation, a congenital condition first identified by Austrian pathologist Hans Chiari in the 1890s, where the cerebellum (the part of the brain controlling balance) is crowded in the skull cavity, causing the lower brain tissue to be forced into the foramen magnum (the hole at the bottom of the skull). The condition can lead to various symptoms including severe head and neck pain, vertigo, muscle weakness, balance problems, vision issues, difficulty swallowing, and sleep apnea, and is often associated with related conditions like hydrocephalus and spina bifida. By designating an awareness month, the resolution aims to increase public understanding of this complex neurological disorder and highlight ongoing research by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to improve treatment and prevention strategies.

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