Hereditary Ataxias in Cuba: A Nationwide Epidemiological and Clinical Study in 1001 Patients.

Hereditary Ataxias in Cuba: A Nationwide Epidemiological and Clinical Study in 1001 Patients. Cerebellum. 2020 Jan 24;: Authors: Velázquez-Pérez L, Medrano-Montero J, Rodríguez-Labrada R, Canales-Ochoa N, Campins Alí J, Carrillo Rodes FJ, Rodríguez Graña T, Hernández Oliver MO, Aguilera Rodríguez R, Domínguez Barrios Y, Torres Vega R, Flores Angulo L, Cordero Navarro NY, Sigler Villanueva AA, Gámez Rodríguez O, Sagaró Zambrano I, Navas Napóles NY, García Zacarías J, Serrano Barrera OR, Ramírez Bautista MB, Estupiñán Rodríguez A, Guerra Rondón LA, Vázquez-Mojena Y, González-Zaldivar Y, Almaguer Mederos LE, Leyva-Mérida A, Cuban Hereditary Ataxias Network Abstract The prevalence estimations of hereditary ataxias are biased since most epidemiological studies are confined to isolated geographical regions and few nationwide studies are available. The study aims to assess the prevalence, distribution, and neurological features of the Cuban population with hereditary ataxias. A nationwide epidemiological study of hereditary ataxias was conducted in Cuba between March 2017 and June 2018. Patients were scheduled at the Cuban ataxia research center, various hospitals, or at their homes. Demographic and clinical variables were obtained through standardized questionnaires and validated clinical tools. Overall, 1001 patients were diagnosed with hereditary ataxias for a nationwide prevalence of 8.91 cases/100.000 inhabitants...
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