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Lab-cultured heart tissues derived from patients’ stem cells are a suitable model to study the progression of Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) and to develop and test new therapies, a study ... Read more

June 27, 2019June 27, 2019

Blood Iron and Copper Levels Abnormally Low in FA, Study Says

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High uptake of iron and copper by cells, caused by an insufficiency of frataxin — the protein lacking in Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) — leads to a decrease in the ... Read more

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019

Eye Retina Thickness May be Used as FA Biomarker in Future Trials, Study Says

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The thickness of the layer of nerve cells forming the back of the eye, or retina, may be used as a biomarker of Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) in future clinical trials, ... Read more

February 21, 2019March 12, 2019

ONEVoice Offers Solutions for Patients with Neuromuscular Disorders

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Edge Research, funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), carried out a survey called ONEVoice to evaluate key areas of concern and devise solutions among carers, family members and ... Read more

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

Large Interruptions in GAA Repeats are Rare Among FA Patients, Study Finds

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Large interruptions of GAA repeats in the frataxin (FXN) gene are very rare among patients with Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), a study has found. However, when these are present, it may ... Read more

December 6, 2018December 6, 2018

Depression and Its Symptoms Can Be Severe in Friedreich’s Ataxia Patients, Study Says

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Depression can be severe and clinically relevant among patients with Friedreich’s ataxia, and its symptoms are most often expressed as a lack of motivation and negative feelings toward self, a study ... Read more

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018

Serious Games Can Be Used to Assess Motor Function in Advanced FA Patients, Study Shows

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Serious games (SG) — video games designed with a primary purpose other than pure entertainment — are a reliable assessment tool for motor function in patients with advanced Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). This ... Read more

Posts by: Joana Carvalho

Joana Carvalho

Lab-cultured Heart Tissues Derived from Stem Cells Deemed Suitable to Study FA

Blood Iron and Copper Levels Abnormally Low in FA, Study Says

Eye Retina Thickness May be Used as FA Biomarker in Future Trials, Study Says

ONEVoice Offers Solutions for Patients with Neuromuscular Disorders

Large Interruptions in GAA Repeats are Rare Among FA Patients, Study Finds

Depression and Its Symptoms Can Be Severe in Friedreich’s Ataxia Patients, Study Says

Serious Games Can Be Used to Assess Motor Function in Advanced FA Patients, Study Shows

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