Overview
Rika Yamashita practices practicing medicine in Osaka, Japan.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Movement Disorders.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Experts who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rika Yamashita
Is Rika Yamashita a top-rated expert for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Rika Yamashita is classified as an Experienced expert for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
Does Rika Yamashita participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Rika Yamashita has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8. You can view a list of Rika Yamashita's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- ApraxiaMs. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Apraxia.
- Brown SyndromeMs. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisMs. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Hereditary AtaxiaMs. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Movement DisordersMs. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Myasthenia GravisMs. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Parkinson's DiseaseMs. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisMs. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyMs. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalMs. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8Ms. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 8.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaMs. Yamashita isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.