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What is the definition of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15?
Spinocerebellar ataxia 15 (SCA15) is a neurological condition characterized by slowly progressive gait and limb ataxia, often in combination with eye movement abnormalities and balance, speech and swallowing difficulties. SCA15 is caused by genetic changes in the ITPR1 gene. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Diagnosis is based on clinical history, physical examination, molecular genetic testing, and exclusion of other similar diseases.
What are the alternative names for Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15?
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia 15
  • SCA15
  • SCA16 (formerly)
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia 16 (formerly)
  • Spinocerebellar ataxia type 15
Who are the top Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15 Local Doctors?
Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15
Advanced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15

Regents Of The Univ Of Ca

4860 Y St, 
Sacramento, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Jonathan Snider is a Neurologist in Sacramento, California. Dr. Snider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Snider is currently accepting new patients.

Ilia Itin
Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15
Neurology
Distinguished in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15
Neurology

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

9500 Euclid Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
Experience:
32+ years
Languages Spoken:
English, Russian
Offers Telehealth

Ilia Itin is a Neurologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Itin has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Hereditary Ataxia.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15
Experienced in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15

King County Public Hospital District No 2

12039 Ne 128th St, Suite 300, 
Kirkland, WA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Alida Griffith is a Neurologist in Kirkland, Washington. Dr. Griffith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia. Dr. Griffith is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 15 Clinical Trials?
Coordination of Rare Diseases at Sanford

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

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