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N. Friedreich Ataxia

By Mohammad Zubair
What is ataxia?
Ataxia = A (lack of) taxia (coordination)
What is Friedreich's ataxia ?
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Signs and symptoms
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•Signs and symptoms cont….

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Diagnosis

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Differential diagnosis
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1. Idebenone

 short chain quinine analogue
 Act as potent antioxidant
and electron carrier
 Benefit neurological function

2. deferiprone (an iron chelator)
3. erythropoietin, pioglitazone
4. peroxisome proliferatoractivated receptors
Friedreich's ataxia
Friedreich's ataxia
Friedreich's ataxia

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