Engaging mFARS Scale to Monitor Friedreich Ataxia Progression

An expert in Friedreich's ataxia evaluates the mFARS (modified Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale) measurement tool, highlighting its advantages and limitations, while also exploring alternative assessment methods for tracking disease progression.

EP: 1.Friedreich Ataxia: Addressing Treatment Objectives and Comorbidities

EP: 2.Guidelines & FDA Approval of Novel Friedreich Ataxia Therapy

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EP: 3.Engaging mFARS Scale to Monitor Friedreich Ataxia Progression

EP: 4.Managing Adverse Events in Novel Friedreich’s Ataxia Therapy

EP: 5.Examining Trial Data on Omaveloxolone Efficacy

EP: 6.Promising Therapy Approaches for Advanced Friedreich Ataxia

EP: 7.Friedreich Ataxia: Looking Forward at the Treatment Landscape

EP: 8.Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Symptomatology of Friedreich Ataxia

EP: 9.Diagnosis of Friedreich Ataxia

EP: 10.Impact of Friedreich Ataxia on Quality of Life

EP: 11.Clinical Utility of the Modified Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale

EP: 12.Comorbidities and Complications Associated With Friedreich Ataxia

EP: 13.Challenges Associated With Friedreich Ataxia

EP: 14.Future Considerations for Friedreich Ataxia

• The mFARS measurement tool is frequently reserved for clinical trials due to its time-consuming nature. What alternative tool do you employ to monitor disease progression, and have you observed any shifts in these metrics following the approval of omaveloxolone?
• What is the clinical value of omaveloxolone in patients with wheelchair dependence?

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