Fragile X Australia Podcast

Understanding FXTAS (Dr Alex Fois)


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Presented by Dr Alex Fois BSc (Adv; Hons I, Medal) BM BCh (Oxon) MRCP FRACP PhD. Dr Fois. Dr Fois is a specialist neurologist and has a subspecialty interest and training in movement disorders including Parkinson's disease, tremor, ataxia, dystonia, and in the injection of botulinum toxin for the treatment of neurological symptoms. This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of Fragile X-associated Tremor Ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), a late onset condition which affects some carriers of the Fragile X premutation. Covering:  differentiating between conditions caused by FMR1 gene premutation/mutation; cause of FXTAS; incidence; symptoms; diagnostic pathways; research; management of symptoms.

Dr Alex Fois is based in Sydney and practices at Harbour Neurology Group (North Sydney), Macquarie University Hospital, and Fraser Coast Neurology (Hervey Bay, Queensland).   

Website:https://dralexfois.com.au/
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