Publications by authors named "D A Gotay"
Article Synopsis
- * In a randomized double-blind trial with 36 SCA2 patients, those receiving 50 mg of zinc daily showed significant increases in zinc levels, slight improvements in ataxia symptoms, and reduced oxidative damage compared to the placebo group.
- * The study concluded that zinc supplementation, paired with neurorehabilitation, is both effective and safe for SCA2 patients, suggesting a need for further research with larger participant groups.
Antigliadin antibodies in Cuban patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 2.
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry
March 2008
Objective: To evaluate the significance of antigliadin antibodies (AGA) levels for spinocerebellar ataxia type 2.
Methods: We determined AGA levels in 64 patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 and in 65 healthy matched controls. The clinical assessment was carried out using the International Cooperative Ataxia Rating Scale and CAG repeat number was assessed by PCR.