A new study reports the identification of a previously unknown genetic cause of a late-onset cerebellar ataxia, a discovery that will improve diagnosis and open new treatment avenues for this ...

According to a recent study published in JAMA Neurology, Northwestern Medicine scientists have examined more than a century of data of the genetic makeup of ataxias, a neurodegenerative disorder, to ...

A new study published on Dec. 14, 2022 in the New England Journal of Medicine reports the identification of a previously unknown genetic cause of a late-onset cerebellar ataxia, a discovery that will ...

Researchers have identified a previously unknown genetic cause of a late-onset cerebellar ataxia. The discovery will improve diagnosis and open new treatment avenues for this progressive condition.

Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T) is caused by biallelic Ataxia-Telangiectasia Mutated (ATM) protein mutations and is hallmarked by neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency and cancer susceptibility. Emerging ...

Apraxia is a neurological disorder that affects the mental processes involved in planning, task performance, and more. Ataxia is a neurological sign affecting muscle coordination and movement.

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

Cerebellar ataxia results from dysfunction of the cerebellum, which is part of the brain that helps regulate and control movement and balance. People may experience changes in gait, speech, and eye ...

Friedreich’s ataxia is a genetic condition that affects the nervous system. It’s caused by a change in a gene responsible for regulating energy production within cells. This change means that the ...