Ataxia Q & A: Cardiac disorders that occur in patients with Friedreich's ataxia

With Dr Antonis Pantazis, Consultant Cardiologist, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, UK

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Sheffield Branch Race Night and Disco

Gather your friends and family together for a Race Night and BBQ hosting by our friendly and welcoming Sheffield Branch!
Phil’s Fundraising Frolics

Ataxia is a charity close to my heart after my nephew was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia 3 years ago at the age of 14.
Levels of the protein Nrf2 affect the development of the brain and spinal cord in Friedreich’s ataxia

A recent study has shown that reduced Nrf2 levels in embryos taken from mice with FA affects the development of the brain and spinal cord.
The current state of biomarker research for Friedreich’s ataxia: a recent report from the 2018 FARA biomarker meeting

The US Friedreich’s ataxia charity FARA recently held a Biomarker Meeting reflecting on the current state of the development of these biomarkers.

Ataxia Q&A: Eye disorders that occur in patients with Friedreich’s ataxia

Q + A with Fion Bremner, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon University College Hospital, the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery and the Hospital for Tropical Diseases
Ataxia Q & A: Auditory disorders that occur in patients with Friedreich's ataxia and other ataxias

Q + A with Professor Doris-Eva Bamiou, Professor of Neuroaudiology, The Ear Institute, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London
Support Groups for People with Ataxia

Hear about the role of an Ataxia UK Support Group, and see one in action.
Ataxia and my Career

Richard Brown tells us about his experiences with ataxia whilst in employment.
About Ataxia Centres

Professor Julie Greenfield (Head of Research at Ataxia UK) and Professor Marios Hadjivassiliou (Ataxia Specialist Neurologist at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield) discuss what Specialist Ataxia Centres are, how to get a referral to one, and why they're different to general GPs and neurologists.
Living with Late-Onset cerebellar Ataxia

John Abbott shares his experience of obtaining his diagnosis for late-onset ataxia, and how it has affected him.
Caring as a Parent of Someone with Ataxia

Grace Kay shares her experience of how she copes as a parent or a child with ataxia.
Being Diagnosed With Ataxia When You're Young

Jonathan Kay shares his experience of coping with an ataxia diagnosis.
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Imagine

'Imagine': the story of Nathan and Jade, told through their eyes. A moving, yet heart-warming story of two courageous youngsters we were honoured to work with.