Publications by authors named "Sebastian Ona"
Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is the third most common type of muscular dystrophy. This disease presents as a slowly progressive asymmetric muscle weakness that involves the facial, scapular, and upper arm muscles mainly. Currently, there is no established consensus on this disease treatment in terms of medications.
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- * A systematic review was conducted analyzing four clinical trials that focused on the role of arginine in treating MELAS, utilizing established research guidelines and bias assessment tools.
- * The findings suggest that intravenous arginine may help alleviate symptoms during MELAS attacks, while oral arginine could enhance blood vessel function and potentially reduce the risk of future stroke-like episodes.
Ataxia is a constellation of symptoms that involves a lack of coordination, imbalance, and difficulty walking. Hereditary ataxia occurs when a person is born with defective genes, and this degenerative disorder may progress for several years. There is no effective cure for ataxia, so we need to search for new treatments.
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