Physical examination showed marked ataxia, a positive Romberg sign, absent deep tendon reflexes, bilateral cavus deformity of the foot and scanning speech. Cardiac examination was negative.

Learn about Friedreich’s ataxia, a rare genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes uncoordinated movement, muscle weakness, and heart problems.

Despite their different causes, all forms of ataxia share a common set of motor impairments—specifically, a loss of motor rhythm and precision.

Ataxia is caused by damage in cerebellum, leading to poor muscle control. Know the causes and types of ataxia that can lead to other health complications.

By focusing on the severity and distribution of ataxia signs, instruments provide a highly objective and sensitive measure of the hallmark aspect of SCAs, but ignore other elements relevant to the ...

Michael Gehr, of Edmond, and his family are on a mission to help find a cure for a rare genetic disease that he was diagnosed with at age 15.

Bill Nye, the beloved 'Science Guy' says many of his family members suffer from Ataxia, a rare neurological disorder that their ancestors had in colonial times.

Clinically, ataxia with oculomotor apraxia 2 is similar to ataxia with oculomotor apraxia 1, [9] but it is also associated with elevated α-fetoprotein levels.

Quince Therapeutics advances Ataxia-Telangiectasia treatment with innovative AIDE platform, insider support, and NEAT Phase 3 trial data expected early 2026.