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A new disease profile is added to our database – Friedreich Ataxia. This is a multisystem disease, affecting the cardiac, endocrine and sceletal systems. It is characterized by progressive gait and limb ataxia, a reduction or absence in position sense and areflexia in the lower extremities. Diabetes mellitus occurs in about 40% of patients. Scoliosis and pes cavus also occur often. Most patients develop symptoms before the end of puberty. To receive a full description of this rare disease absolutely free of charge, please click here and send us a request.