Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8
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What is the definition of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8?
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 8 (SCA8) is an inherited neurodegenerative condition characterized by slowly progressive ataxia (problems with movement, balance, and coordination). Common initial symptoms include dysarthria, slow speech, and trouble walking. Some affected individuals experience nystagmus and other abnormal eye movements. This condition is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, although not all individuals with abnormalities in the disease-causing gene will develop the disease (called reduced penetrance).
What are the alternative names for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8?
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia 8
  • SCA8
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia type 8
Who are the top Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8 Local Doctors?
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8
Makito Hirano
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8
Makito Hirano
Osaka, JP 

Makito Hirano practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Hirano is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8. They are also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Spinocerebellar Ataxia, and Vertebroplasty.

Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8
Makoto Samukawa
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8
Makoto Samukawa
Osaka, JP 

Makoto Samukawa practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Mr. Samukawa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and Spinocerebellar Ataxia.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8
Kazumasa Saigoh
Elite in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8
Kazumasa Saigoh
Osaka, JP 

Kazumasa Saigoh practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan. Saigoh is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8. They are also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.

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What are the latest Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8 Clinical Trials?
Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: May 29, 2025

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