progressive ataxia due to alpha-tocopherol deficiency in pakistan
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Progressive ataxia due to alpha-tocopherol deficiency in Pakistan
Ataxia is a common neurological symptom defined as the loss of ability to control and coordinate bodily movements. It has multiple etiologies, among which vitamin E deficiency is a treatable and relatively reversible cause. Early diagnosis of vitamin E deficiency and vitamin E replacement can alleviate the symptoms, and halt the disease progression and even reverse ataxia associated with it. At...
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iranian journal of neurologyجلد ۱۵، شماره ۲، صفحات ۱۰۳-۱۰۵
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