Monday, January 13, 2025

Longitudinal analysis of anthropometric measures over 5 years in patients with Friedreich ataxia in the EFACTS natural history study

Lischewski SA, Konrad K, Dogan I, Didszun C, Costa AS, Schawohl SA, Giunti P, Parkinson MH, Mariotti C, Nanetti L, Durr A, Ewenczyk C, Boesch S, Nachbauer W, Klopstock T, Stendel C, de Rivera Garrido FJR, Schöls L, Fleszar Z, Klockgether T, Grobe-Einsler M, Giordano I, Rai M, Pandolfo M, Schulz JB, Reetz K; EFACTS study group. Longitudinal analysis of anthropometric measures over 5 years in patients with Friedreich ataxia in the EFACTS natural history study. Eur J Neurol. 2025 Jan;32(1):e70011. doi: 10.1111/ene.70011. PMID: 39797559; PMCID: PMC11724196. 

Significant anthropometric abnormalities were identified, with underweight and short stature prevalent in children and overweight in adults. These findings highlight the need for regular nutritional monitoring and interventions to manage underweight in children and promote healthy weight in adults.