For people with Friedreich’s ataxia, symptoms typically start between ages 5 and 15. Around a quarter of people with the condition have symptoms that begin after age 25 (late onset), and some ...

When you have Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), there’s a lot to learn and do. Find out what is, what kinds of therapies may help, and where to find support.

Friedreich’s ataxia remains an incurable disease, but treatment options are improving. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy can help people adapt to living with their condition and help ...

References FDA approves first treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia. News release. Reata Pharmaceuticals. February 28, 2023.

What is ataxia? As a stand-alone condition, "ataxia is a degenerative disease of the nervous system," explains Andrew Rosen, chief executive officer of the National Ataxia Foundation.

Biogen Netherlands has received marketing authorisation from the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for its Skyclarys (omaveloxolone) to treat Friedreich's ataxia in ...

The Food and Drug Administration has granted Orphan Drug designation to elamipretide for the treatment of Friedreich ataxia. Friedreich ataxia is a rare genetic disease caused by mutations in the ...

Friedreich, in his original description in 1863, described 6 cases of ataxia, 5 of which showed clinically noticeable cardiac abnormalities. Autopsy was performed in 3 of them, and 2 of these ...

Long-term voluntary running prevents the onset of symptomatic Friedreich’s ataxia in mice. Scientific Reports, 2020; 10 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-62952-6 ...

Friedreich's Ataxia (FRDA) is a rare, inherited neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the nervous system and the heart. It is characterized by progressive loss of coordination and ...