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Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week: Boosting Knowledge of the Disorder

The U.S. Senate designated the week of May 2-8, 2021, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week." This aims to increase public knowledge about this movement disorder, which can affect individuals taking certain medications, and encourages citizens to become better informed. Increased awareness can lead to earlier recognition and better management of the condition, benefiting patients and caregivers.
Key points
Designation of Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week for public education.
Highlighting that tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder that can occur after treatment with certain medications, even after discontinuation.
Encouraging citizens to learn about the symptoms and risks of tardive dyskinesia, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis and improved care.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_184
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Process start date: 2021-04-28