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Swedish Neuroscience Specialists - Movement Disorders
Movement disorders are most effectively treated by adopting a multidisciplinary approach and closely collaborating with the patient, the family and other caregivers. Every member of the clinical team is invaluable in delivering high-quality, high-value care to patients and their families. Dr. Khemani is the Medical Director of the Movement Disorders Program within the Swedish Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Khemani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Khemani is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Khemani is currently accepting new patients.
Victor Galvez practices practicing medicine in Mexico, Mexico. Mr. Galvez is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
Rosalinda Diaz practices practicing medicine in Mexico City, Mexico. Ms. Diaz is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
Background: Spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) is a disease in which people have problems with coordination, balance, speech and vision. It is caused by a change in the ATXN7 gene. A mutation in this ATXN7 gene causes changes in eye cells, which can lead to vision loss. There is no cure for SCA7 but researchers are looking for possible treatments. Researchers need more information about SCA7. They want to c...
Summary: Spinocerebellar ataxia type 7 (SCA7) belongs to the dominant forms of inherited cerebellar ataxias (CA), being one of the rarest form. SCA7 has no therapeutic options, so that the relentless course, the important visual deficit that accompanies CA, and the possibility of disease development in childhood are pressing unmet needs. The investigators published encouraging data on riluzole in inherited...