Friedreich-Like Ataxia as an Initial Manifestation of Mitochondrial DNA 8344A>G Mutation.

J Child Neurol. 2012 Jan 12.

Chevallier JA, Koenig MK.
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child and Adolescent Neurology, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA.

Keywords: subacute onset of ataxia, acute-onset cardiac and pulmonary failure, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),nerve conduction velocities, electromyography, sensorimotor axonal neuropathy, Friedreich ataxia, molecular testing of the frataxin gene, mutation at 8344A>G in transfer RNA lysine.

Iron Intake In Teen Years Can Impact Brain In Later Life

University of California - Los Angeles. (2012, January 13). "Iron Intake In Teen Years Can Impact Brain In Later Life." Medical News Today

"The findings may aid future studies of how iron transport affects brain function, development and the risk of neurodegeneration."

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