3 Strategies for Enjoying Alcoholic Beverages with FA Challenges in Mind
My husband, Justin, and I have an annual tradition. Every summer, we go to our second-favorite city, Baltimore. We have been making this trip ... Read more
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3D Heart Models Suggest Restoring Frataxin Could Treat Cardiac Dysfunction in Friedreich’s Ataxia
Normalizing the cardiac levels of frataxin via gene therapy or an alternative strategy could be an effective treatment for cardiac symptoms in patients with ... Read more -
Longing for the Sky
“But the bird fly! I want jump off the roof!” My 3-year-old mind believed this totally. I stamped my tiny shoe. I had made ... Read more -
We Shouldn’t Let Distance Weaken Our Bonds with Loved Ones
I recently traveled to the bona fide destination wedding of some dear friends. The groom has had a significant and recognizable impact on my ... Read more -
Accessibility Items Make the Best Birthday Gifts for Those with Disabilities
I celebrated my birthday Aug. 24. I wrote in my recent column about the importance of looking forward with a positive attitude despite my ... Read more
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Friedreich’s Ataxia Can Emerge After Age 50, Case Study Shows
Friedreich’s ataxia can occur as a late-onset disease, with symptoms appearing after age 50, ... -
Checking Up on My Heart’s Health
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There Are No Good Excuses for a Bad Attitude
There are more than 7 billion different opinions in the world — one for ... -
Navigating Social Situations with a Chronic Illness
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At NY Genome Center, Legal Expert Presents Ethical Dilemmas in Gene Editing
Developing gene therapies for rare diseases is one thing. Creating gene-edited “designer babies” is ...
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Urinary, Bowel, Sexual Symptoms in FA Lead to Lower Quality of Life, Study Reports
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Many Friedreich’s ataxia patients experience urinary tract symptoms, bowel problems, and sexual dysfunction, which leads to a lower quality of life, research shows. The study, “Urinary, bowel and sexual symptoms in a cohort of patients with Friedreich’s ataxia,” was ... Read more