Future Considerations for Friedreich Ataxia
October 23rd 2024Sub Subramony, M.D., discusses strategies to enhance support for patients with Friedreich ataxia in clinical settings and the broader community, along with his aspirations for future research aimed at addressing unmet needs in treatment and patient support.
Clinical Utility of the Modified Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale
October 9th 2024Sub Subramony, M.D., discusses how the modified Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale (mFARS) is valuable for monitoring disease progression in clinical trials and its applicability in everyday clinical practice for assessing patient status.
Diagnosis of Friedreich Ataxia
October 2nd 2024Panelists 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 significant emotional and practical impact that such a diagnosis has on affected families.
Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Symptomatology of Friedreich Ataxia
October 2nd 2024A Friedreich ataxia specialist discusses how the typical clinical presentation of Friedreich's Ataxia includes early onset with symptoms such as ataxia and sensory loss, while also examining the pathophysiology and incidence rate of the condition.