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Review
. 2020 May;38(2):449-467.
doi: 10.1016/j.ncl.2020.01.008. Epub 2020 Feb 27.

An Overview of the Current State and the Future of Ataxia Treatments

Kimberly Tsu Kwei  1 , Sheng-Han Kuo  2
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Review

An Overview of the Current State and the Future of Ataxia Treatments

Kimberly Tsu Kwei et al. Neurol Clin. 2020 May.

Abstract

Cerebellar ataxia can be caused by a variety of disorders, including degenerative processes, autoimmune and paraneoplastic illness as well as by gene mutations inherited in autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, or X-linked fashions. In this review, we highlight the treatments for cerebellar ataxia in a systematic way, to provide guidance for clinicians who treat patients with cerebellar ataxia. In addition, we review therapies currently under development for ataxia, which we feel is currently one of the most exciting fields in neurology.

Keywords: Ataxia; Ataxia treatment; Cerebellum; Friedreich ataxia; Multiple system atrophy; Spinocerebellar ataxia.

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Disclosure The authors have no relationship with a commercial company that has a direct financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in this article or with a company making a competing product.

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Summary of current and potential treatments for ataxia.
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