An Introduction to a ‘Practical Guide to Life with FA’
My name is Christina Logan, and doctors diagnosed me with the rare neuromuscular disorder Friedreich’s ataxia at the age of 21. I grew ... Read more
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The Day I Began Tracking My ‘Little Victories’
In an instant, my plans and dreams vanished; I was left wandering through life with no set future, and it was scary. I can ... Read more -
How a Television Show Changed My Thought Process
I often have conversations with others about the mindset and positive outlook I attained while dealing with this illness. Although I realize this may ... Read more -
Antioxidants Increase Frataxin Levels in Friedreich’s Ataxia Cells, Study Reports
Specific antioxidant compounds and derivatives were able to boost levels of the protein frataxin in cells from Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) patients, according to researchers from Arizona State ... Read more
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Birthdays Don’t Have the Same Meaning Anymore, Thanks to FA
Birthdays used to be so fun for me. Now, though, they are just reminders ... -
Long-term Treatment with EPI-743 May Prevent FA Progression in Patients, Phase 2 Results Show
Long-term use of EPI-743 (vatiquinone), an investigational therapy being developed by BioElectron, can improve neurological function and ... -
Discovery in Plants May Help Uncover Genetic Mechanism, Potential Therapies for Friedreich’s Ataxia
A discovery made in plants may shed light on the genetic mechanism underlying Friedreich’s ... -
Synthetic Molecules Normalize Frataxin Protein Levels in Cells from FA Patients, Study Reports
Synthetic molecules targeting the hallmark gene mutation in Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) were able to ... -
PTC Expanding Gene Therapy Portfolio by Buying Agilis Biotherapeutics
PTC Therapeutics announced it will acquire Agilis Biotherapeutics, a company focused on the development of ... -
Atrophy Along Spine and in Specific Brain Areas Linked to Clinical Decline in FA Patients, Study Reports
Patients with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) have smaller spinal cords and evidence of atrophy in ...
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Urinary, Bowel, Sexual Symptoms in FA Lead to Lower Quality of Life, Study Reports
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Many Friedreich’s ataxia patients experience urinary tract symptoms, bowel problems, and sexual dysfunction, which leads to a lower quality of life, research shows. The study, “Urinary, bowel and sexual symptoms in a cohort of patients with Friedreich’s ataxia,” was ... Read more