Genetic analysis beyond the causative variants, and independent of the core clinical symptoms (pyramidal signs versus ataxia), might offer a more pertinent way to approach phenotypic variability.

Panelists discuss how the differential diagnosis for Friedreich's Ataxia involves distinguishing it from other ataxias, the process of definitive diagnosis through genetic testing, and the ...

Friedreich’s ataxia is a progressive neuromuscular disease that causes uncoordinated movement, muscle weakness, balance problems, impaired speech, and frequently, heart abnormalities.

The beloved 'Science Guy' says many of his family members suffer from a rare neurological disorder that their ancestors had in colonial times Beloved "Science Guy" Bill Nye is sharing his family's ...

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Treatment success was measured as a change from baseline in the modified Friedreich’s Ataxia Rating Scale (mFARS) score. The mFARS is an assessment of neurological function and tests ...

Stealth Biotherapeutics Inc. has been awarded the Kyle Bryant Translational Research Award from the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) to evaluate mitochondria-targeted molecule SBT-589 in ...

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