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Celine Dion's diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome brought a rare neurological diagnosis into the public eye – two neurologists explain the science behind it

  • Written by Bhavana Patel, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Florida
Celine Dion's diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome brought a rare neurological diagnosis into the public eye – two neurologists explain the science behind itCeline Dion, performing in London on July 5, 2019. Since her diagnosis, she has rescheduled her tour dates.Brian Rasic/WireImage via Getty Images

The announcement by celebrated singer Celine Dion in early December 2022 that she has stiff-person syndrome – a rare neurological disorder – stunned the world and led to an outpouring of...

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