Ataxia has no cure. There are no medications that can specifically treat and cure the symptoms of ataxias. However, medications may ease the symptoms by treating the underlying condition that causes ...

Ataxia is a form of movement disorder. There is loss of balance and physical co-ordination leading to difficulty in walking normally. The Cerebellum of the brain is normally responsible for ...

Previously, the group investigated two models of dystonia, a different motor disorder, and demonstrated that preventing brainstem neurons from communicating with the cerebellum disturbed sleep. 4 ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Twenty years ago, Frederick Pepper, at 60 years old, knew something was wrong. After a misdiagnosis for vertigo, a doctor found what was causing Pepper's unbalance. "That doctor ...

Friedreich ataxia (FA) is a rare, hereditary neurodegenerative disease that causes difficulties with coordination and balance and reduces lifespan. The disease affects approximately 1 in 50,000 people ...

Friedreich’s ataxia is a chronic, progressive neurological condition that leads to impaired muscle coordination. This can affect balance and mobility as well as speech and heart health. Friedreich’s ...

The Bachelor Australia star shares how embracing grief has helped her focus on meaningful activities and relationships in her life Spinocerebellar ataxia is a rare, incurable neurological disorder ...

Q: How can I know that I am suffering from spinocerebellar ataxia? A: If you have problems with maintaining your balance while standing or walking, difficulty speaking, or eye movements, you could be ...

The former Bachelor Australia contestant shared a personal essay Friday for Mamamia, describing what she called mourning a ...

Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a progressive, degenerative, genetic disease that has multiple types. It is characterized by slowly progressive incoordination of gait, often associated with poor ...

The NFL and NFL Players Association added a new set of criteria a player must meet to return to play under its new concussion protocol, barring any player exhibiting signs of ataxia from re-entering a ...