From its start, this column has mostly focused on my own reflections and experiences with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). Although firsthand perspectives are important, navigating a condition like FA isn’t a solitary effort. That’s why I’ve been asking my immediate family members to share their thoughts. My columns have…
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I’ve always valued people’s advice, especially when I ask for it. However, nothing beats living and learning. Due to the progressive nature of Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), I’m constantly learning. As I age and my FA symptoms worsen or become more noticeable, I’ve realized that just as I…
After nearly 1.5 years of treatment, vatiquinone (PTC-743) was found to slow disease progression by 75% in children and adults with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), according to top-line MOVE-FA trial data. In key secondary measures, PTC Therapeutics‘ oral therapy candidate for FA also demonstrated significant benefits among patients…
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with Skyclarys (omaveloxolone). Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. When I was diagnosed with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in 2013, I was incredibly overwhelmed, to say the least. I’d never…
In her columns debut, Elizabeth Hamilton shares how a stranger stepped in to help when her daughter’s FA diagnosis became overwhelming.
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