FA Bits: Peer-to-peer video education for practitioners

Communicating a Friedreich's ataxia diagnosis sensitively

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About the series

In this video series for neurologists and other healthcare practitioners, Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) experts discuss important topics related to diagnosing, managing, and treating the disease. Topics range from the importance of early diagnosis for Friedreich’s ataxia patients, especially in light of a newly approved therapy, to collaborating with patients and their families and coordinating multidisciplinary care.

These videos are part of an ongoing series; stay tuned to hear more from our panel of experts in the coming months.

George Wilmot

Achieving quality Friedreich’s ataxia care in rural areas
Sub Subramony efficacy

Improving the efficacy and safety of Skyclarys in FA patients

Other therapeutic and supportive approaches for Friedreich’s ataxia
SUb Subramony, MD

Differentiating Friedreich’s ataxia from other neurological disorders
George Wilmot, MD, PhD

Managing diabetes care with Friedreich’s ataxia
Susan Perlman

Managing Skyclarys side effects with Friedreich’s ataxia
George Wilmot, MD, PhD

Treating cardiac complications with Friedreich’s ataxia
Sub Subramony

Differences in pediatric vs. adult-onset Friedreich’s ataxia
George Wilmot

Screening Friedreich’s ataxia patients for Skyclarys treatment
Susan Perlman

Continuing Friedreich’s ataxia education for healthcare providers
George Wilmot

Ensuring continuity of care for Friedreich’s ataxia patients

Using telemedicine for Friedreich’s ataxia consultations

Knowing when to pursue Friedreich’s ataxia genetic testing

Choosing the right genetic testing for Friedreich’s ataxia
Susan Perlman, MD

Taking advantage of affordable genetic testing for FA
George Wilmot, MD, PhD

Identifying early symptoms of Friedreich’s ataxia
Susan Perlman, MD

Diagnosing Friedreich’s ataxia in atypical cases
Sub Subramony, MD

Setting realistic expectations for FA patients using Skyclarys
George Wilmot, MD, PhD

Optimizing lifestyle habits with Friedreich’s ataxia
Sub Subramony, MD, still from video

Importance of early diagnosis in Friedreich’s ataxia
Susan Perlman, MD, still from video

Biggest barriers to a Friedreich’s ataxia diagnosis
Sub Subramony still from video

Current treatment options for Freidreich’s ataxia
Susan Perlman, MD, video still

Ensuring equal access to Friedreich’s ataxia treatments
Sub Subramony, MD, still from video

Improving communication between primary care providers and specialists
Susan Perlman, MD, still from video

How healthcare providers can best collaborate with their patients
  1. George Wilmot

    Achieving quality Friedreich’s ataxia care in rural areas
  2. Sub Subramony efficacy

    Improving the efficacy and safety of Skyclarys in FA patients

  3. Other therapeutic and supportive approaches for Friedreich’s ataxia
  4. SUb Subramony, MD

    Differentiating Friedreich’s ataxia from other neurological disorders
  5. George Wilmot, MD, PhD

    Managing diabetes care with Friedreich’s ataxia
  6. Susan Perlman

    Managing Skyclarys side effects with Friedreich’s ataxia
  7. George Wilmot, MD, PhD

    Treating cardiac complications with Friedreich’s ataxia
  8. Sub Subramony

    Differences in pediatric vs. adult-onset Friedreich’s ataxia
  9. George Wilmot

    Screening Friedreich’s ataxia patients for Skyclarys treatment
  10. Susan Perlman

    Continuing Friedreich’s ataxia education for healthcare providers
  11. George Wilmot

    Ensuring continuity of care for Friedreich’s ataxia patients

  12. Using telemedicine for Friedreich’s ataxia consultations

  13. Knowing when to pursue Friedreich’s ataxia genetic testing

  14. Choosing the right genetic testing for Friedreich’s ataxia
  15. Susan Perlman, MD

    Taking advantage of affordable genetic testing for FA
  16. George Wilmot, MD, PhD

    Identifying early symptoms of Friedreich’s ataxia
  17. Susan Perlman, MD

    Diagnosing Friedreich’s ataxia in atypical cases
  18. Sub Subramony, MD

    Setting realistic expectations for FA patients using Skyclarys
  19. George Wilmot, MD, PhD

    Optimizing lifestyle habits with Friedreich’s ataxia
  20. Sub Subramony, MD, still from video

    Importance of early diagnosis in Friedreich’s ataxia
  21. Susan Perlman, MD, still from video

    Biggest barriers to a Friedreich’s ataxia diagnosis
  22. Sub Subramony still from video

    Current treatment options for Freidreich’s ataxia
  23. Susan Perlman, MD, video still

    Ensuring equal access to Friedreich’s ataxia treatments
  24. Sub Subramony, MD, still from video

    Improving communication between primary care providers and specialists
  25. Susan Perlman, MD, still from video

    How healthcare providers can best collaborate with their patients