Inherited degenerative disease. Causes sclerosis of the dorsal and lateral columns of the spinal cord. Onset in childhood or early adolesence..
Velva Mattix has written: 'I cried ... and He answered' -- subject(s): Baptists, Biography, Friedreich's ataxia
Reduction in lifespan from FA complications is also quite variable. Average age at death is in the mid-thirties, but may be as late as the mid-sixties
researchers at the University of California at San Diego reported in 2002 that coenzyme Q10 appears to slow the progress of Parkinson's disease , Friedreich's ataxia, and other conditions
Nikolaus Friedreich was born in 1825.
Nikolaus Friedreich died in 1882.
deterioration of position sense is common. Foot deformities and walking up off the heels often results from uneven muscle weakness in the legs. Muscle spasms and cramps may occur
Amantadine may provide some limited improvement in ataxic symptoms, but is not recommended in patients with cardiac abnormalities. Physical and occupational therapy are used to maintain range of motion
Diagnosis of Friedreich's Ataxia typically involves genetic testing to identify the presence of mutations in the FXN gene. Additional tests such as nerve conduction studies, electromyography, and imaging studies may also be done to assess nerve function and detect certain abnormalities in the brain and spinal cord. Blood tests can help evaluate levels of certain biomarkers associated with the condition.
extra DNA interferes with normal production of frataxin, thereby impairing iron transport. Normally, there are 10-21 repeats of the frataxin gene. In FA, this sequence may be repeated between 200-900 times.
two defective gene copies must be inherited to develop symptoms, one from each parent. A person with only one defective gene copy will not show signs of FA, but may pass along the gene to offspring
J. B. Friedreich has written: 'Die realien in der Iliade und Odyssee ..' -- subject(s): Greek Epic poetry, Criticism and interpretation, History and criticism
He died onboard the ship queen Elizabeth ll