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It can be hard to connect with other people who have Ataxia. NAF has a number of support groups around the country to help you Read More…
Author: Lauren Sormani, NAF Support Group Leader I was diagnosed with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8 in 2017 when I was 21 years old. A few Read More…
Working with your doctor to obtain a diagnosis can be difficult, especially with a rare disease. Medical history, family history, and a neurological evaluation are Read More…
Author: Dana Mauro, NAF Support Group Leader Hi, let’s talk about Ataxia. When my husband, John, was diagnosed with Ataxia, we were desperate for information. Read More…
We’ve been talking a lot lately about Ataxia clinical trials. But what is a clinical trial? Should you sign up to participate when there is Read More…
Author: Joel Sutherland, NAF Development Director Only 26 spots remain in the 2020 Joint Mission Bataan to Cure Ataxia campaign. Would you like to join us? To Read More…
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that is recognized on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year, usually through social media efforts. To celebrate, Read More…
Photo: A few members got together for a Preholiday Fun Lunch Saturday, November 16 at the Fish Company, Bass Pro in Northfield, Denver. Author: Charlotte Read More…
Guest Authors: Sheng-Han Kuo MD, Chen-Ya Yang, MD, MPH, and Geraldine Yu, PT, DPTTechnical Support: Tiffany Chen BS, Johns Hopkins University Ataxia is a neurologic Read More…
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Living and Dying with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7: A Carer’s Read More…
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