Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13
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What is the definition of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13?
Spinocerebellar ataxia 13 (SCA13) is a rare sub-type of spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA), a group of neurological diseases that causes degeneration of the brain and spinal cord. The age when symptoms begin and the type and severity of symptoms of SCA13 can be different from person to person even in the same family. The childhood forms is often least progressive, but may also include mild to moderate learning problems, taking longer to learn to crawl, walk, or run (delayed development of motor skills), and seizures. The main symptoms of SCA13 include difficulties coordinating movements (ataxia), especially walking; abnormal eye movements (nystagmus); mild to moderate intellectual disability; and involuntary muscle jerks or twitches (myoclonic jerks). Other symptoms may include speech difficulty (dysarthria), difficulty eating (dysphagia), slowness of movements (bradykinesia), mild bladder problems, stiff and brisk deep tendon reflexes, and loss of the sense of vibration. SCA13 is caused by changess in the KCNC3 gene and it is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Since the symptoms of SCA13 can be similar to other types of SCA, genetic testing is used to confirm the diagnosis.
What are the alternative names for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13?
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia 13
  • Autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia with mental retardation
  • Cerebellar ataxia, autosomal dominant with mental retardation
  • SCA13
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia type 13
Who are the top Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13
Family Medicine
Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13
Family Medicine

William M Handy, MD PC

389 Falls Dr NW, 
Abingdon, VA 
Languages Spoken:
English

. Dr. Handy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 23, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12. Dr. Handy is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13
Neurology
Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13
Neurology

Ballad Health Medical Associates Neurology

1406 Tusculum Boulevard, Suite 1200, 
Greeneville, TN 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Arvo Kanna, MD, became a neurologist because he was deeply fascinated by the complexities of the human brain. “My job is like piecing together a puzzle, where I use a patient’s medical history along with examination and tests to find an accurate diagnosis.” Dr. Kanna believes that a strong patient-physician relationship is one of the most important tools a doctor can have. “Creating a personal connection is essential,” he says. “It lets the patient know that you genuinely care.”. Dr. Kanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Epilepsy Juvenile Absence, Absence Seizure, and Memory Loss. Dr. Kanna is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13
Otolaryngology
Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13
Otolaryngology

Emory University Hospital Midtown Campus

550 Peachtree Street Northeast, MedicalOfficeTower, 
Atlanta, GA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

George Wilmot is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wilmot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 10, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 2. Dr. Wilmot is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants, 2024.

What are the latest Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 13 Clinical Trials?
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Summary: CoRDS, or the Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford, is based at Sanford Research in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It provides researchers with a centralized, international patient registry for all rare diseases. This program allows patients and researchers to connect as easily as possible to help advance treatments and cures for rare diseases. The CoRDS team works with patient advocacy groups, in...

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center