Etiology
True or False:
Adults can live with this disease
True
Is this disease genetic?
True or False
There is no cure for Alexanders disease
True
What part of the brain does Alexanders disease affect?
White Matter
What is one way to test for this disease?
MRI
What specific therapies are recommended to help manage muscle stiffness, improve mobility, and address speech/swallowing difficulties?
Physical Therapy, Speech language therapy
What gene does this disease affect?
GFAP gene
What are doctors looking for in an MRI test?
Mutations
What is one medication that can be given to improve quality of life with this disease
Seizure medication