A new mechanism that worsens the symptoms of cerebellar ataxia, a rare degenerative cerebellar disease, has been identified.

A previously healthy 58-year-old white man experienced flu-like symptoms 6 weeks prior to his presentation to clinic. He subsequently developed severe dizziness related to head movement and unsteady ...

Cerebellar ataxia results from dysfunction of the cerebellum, which is part of the brain that helps regulate and control movement and balance. People may experience changes in gait, speech, and eye ...

Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare genetic disease of the nerve cells in the spinal cord that can appear as early as infancy. The disease leads to a progressive loss of muscle strength. Those affected ...

In neuroscience and neuropsychology, the cerebellum has traditionally been recognized for its essential role in motor coordination. However, a growing body ...

What is causing this 55-year-old woman to have distorted speech and balance problems when walking, and why have her symptoms worsened progressively since they came on 14 years ago? Those are the ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects an estimated 2.3 million people worldwide. Approximately 80% of people with MS have inflammation in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that helps control movement ...

Ataxia isn’t a single disease but a group of movement disorders that affect balance, coordination, and speech. It can be inherited, acquired, or linked to other neurological conditions, making ...