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| The Monash led ENIGMA-Ataxia working group is collecting and analysing data worldwide on Friedreich Ataxia |
Friedreich Ataxia (FRDA) is a rare inherited disease affecting between 500-800 Australians. It is a neurological disorder causing damage in areas of the nervous system responsible for movement and sensation. It shows initially with abnormal, uncoordinated movements, and over time as the disease progresses, a whole constellation of problems emerges.
Early diagnosis can help with managing the symptoms, allowing improved quality of life for people with the illness, but there is no cure.
