Iron Loading can Cause Ataxia

University of Sydney (U-S) researchers have found in a mice study that debilitating hereditary disease like Friedreich's Ataxia (FA) can be caused by iron build-up in cellular mitochondria.

FA is linked to brain and cardiac disorders and is a fatal disease usually ending in early death. "The terrible part is that these children grow up knowing the joys of self-sufficiency, being able to walk and function normally before they are struck down," said author Des Richardson.

Michael Huang, study co-author said, "It's great to work on such an intractable disease and by unveiling its underlying nuts and bolts to get results that can potentially help lots of people."

The details of the study appear in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

Source: Medindia
RAS

Child-Hernia, Hydrocele

A small hole or passage has developed in the muscle in the baby''s groin. Some of the intestine is poking out through this.

Ataxia

Ataxia affects coordination. Gait becomes unstable and the patient loses balance. The cerebellum or its inputs and/or outputs are affected.

Diamond Blackfan Anemia

Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA) is a rare blood disorder first described in 1938 by two doctors at the Boston Children’s Hospital, Kenneth Blackfan and Louis Diamond.

Minerals: Not Just the Gold And Silver

Minerals are important for our body and are helpful to keep the vital organs functioning. Hence we should know the right amounts of the important minerals to be included in our daily diet.