Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam bulbar tongue atrophy fasciculation myoclonus weakness score

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Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam bulbar tongue atrophy fasciculation myoclonus weakness score
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NINDS
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The score for severity of tongue atrophy, fasciculation, action myoclonus, and weakness in the bulbar portion of the neurological exam, as part of the Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS).
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Qualified

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Value List
Unit of Measure:
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Value Code Name Code Code System Code Description
0 0 - None 0 - None
0.5
1 1 - Fasciculations or action myoclonus, but no atrophy 1 - Fasciculations or action myoclonus, but no atrophy
1.5
2 2 - Atrophy present but not profound or complete 2 - Atrophy present but not profound or complete
2.5
3 3 - Profound atrophy and weakness 3 - Profound atrophy and weakness

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Designation:
Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS) - neurological exam bulbar tongue atrophy fasciculation myoclonus weakness score
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Designations:

Definition:
The score for severity of tongue atrophy, fasciculation, action myoclonus, and weakness in the bulbar portion of the neurological exam, as part of the Friedreich's Ataxia Rating Scale (FARS).
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Subramony SH, May W, Lynch D, et al. (2005). Measuring Friedreich ataxia: interrater reliability of a neurologic rating scale. Neurology. 64:1261-2. Delatycki MB. (2009). Evaluating the progression of Friedreich ataxia and its treatment. J Neurol. 2009. 256(Suppl 1):36-41.

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NLM
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gtO1GNW60I
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NINDS
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C11750
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3
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BRICS Variable Name
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FARSNEBulbrTonAtroFasMyWeScore
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