Russell is credited with suggesting the name of Friendship, a reflection of the close relationships forged among settlers of the community. Civil War through the Gilded Age. A salt spring along the river proved to be important to residents of Friendship during the Civil War.
Dysautonomia or autonomic dysfunction is a condition in which the autonomic nervous system (ANS) does not work properly. This may affect the functioning of the heart, bladder, intestines, sweat glands, pupils, and blood vessels. Dysautonomia has many causes, not all of which may be classified as neuropathic. A number of diseases can feature dysautonomia, such as Parkinson's disease, HIV/AIDS, multiple system atrophy, autonomic failure, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and autonomic neuropathy.
Ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) (also referred to as LouisâBar syndrome ) is a rare, neurodegenerative, autosomal recessive disease causing severe disability. Ataxia refers to poor coordination and telangiectasia to small dilated blood vessels, both of which are hallmarks of the disease. A-T affects many parts of the body: It impairs certain areas of the brain including the cerebellum, causing difficulty with movement and coordination.