This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS — Have you ever heard of Ataxia?

Ataxia is the name for a group of conditions causing problems with coordination and balance. More than 25 different forms are known. Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3) is caused by an inherited ...

As for his immediate feelings after being diagnosed with ataxia, they went something like this: “What the heck is ataxia? Had no idea, and the neurologist said I had it, but never really explained ...

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 ...

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- Some Families need extra strength during deployments, while others need extra strength for life. Sheryl Sad, wife of Spc. Mark Sad, 277th Aviation Support Battalion, 10th Combat ...

The National Ataxia Foundation and other ataxia organizations throughout the world have declared today “International Ataxia Awareness Day.” An estimated 150,000 Americans suffer from the disease.

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 ...

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 autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxias are a group of little known and often neglected diseases that are best understood by following a practical, multidisciplinary approach that focuses on ...

The theme for this year’s International Ataxia Awareness Day on 25 th September is – Ataxia Symptoms The National Ataxia Foundation is a leading US-based organization dedicated to increasing awareness ...