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Despite modern high-throughput sequencing, the genetic cause of most rare movement disorders remains unclear. A research team ...

Ataxia is a form of movement disorder. There is loss of balance and physical co-ordination leading to difficulty in walking normally. The Cerebellum of the brain is normally responsible for ...

Friedreich ataxia (FA) is a rare, hereditary neurodegenerative disease that causes difficulties with coordination and balance and reduces lifespan. The disease affects approximately 1 in 50,000 people ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Twenty years ago, Frederick Pepper, at 60 years old, knew something was wrong. After a misdiagnosis for vertigo, a doctor found what was causing Pepper's unbalance. "That doctor ...

Friedreich’s ataxia is a chronic, progressive neurological condition that leads to impaired muscle coordination. This can affect balance and mobility as well as speech and heart health. Friedreich’s ...

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A child’s first birthday is a major milestone for any parent, but for one couple in the Capital Region ...

Episodic ataxia (EA) is a neurological condition impairing movement. There are at least eight recognized types, which are all genetic but can have different ages of onset and symptoms. EA is rare, ...

Q: How can I know that I am suffering from spinocerebellar ataxia? A: If you have problems with maintaining your balance while standing or walking, difficulty speaking, or eye movements, you could be ...

The NFL and NFL Players Association added a new set of criteria a player must meet to return to play under its new concussion protocol, barring any player exhibiting signs of ataxia from re-entering a ...