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Impact of Friedreich Ataxia on Quality of Life

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Sub Subramony, M.D., discusses how the progression of patients' conditions often leads to a decline in quality of life and functional capabilities, highlighting key clinical indicators that necessitate the adoption of mobility aids.

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Can you shed light on the trajectory of patients’ quality of life, functional capabilities, and overall well-being as the condition advances, and how do you typically discern indications in clinical settings that signal a decline in ambulation necessitating the adoption of mobility aids?

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