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Evaluating neurological function with the modified Friedreich Ataxia Rating Scale (mFARS): a practical guide
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An introduction to the mFARS
In this video, meet Dr Antoine Duquette, who provides an overview of the changes to the made to the FARS to produce the mFARS.
Testing the bulbar domain of the mFARS
In this video, Dr Antoine Duquette describes how to test and score the two bulbar function items of the mFARS.
Testing the upper limb coordination domain of the mFARS
In this video, Dr Antoine Duquette describes how to test and score the five upper limb coordination items of the mFARS.
Testing the lower limb coordination domain of the mFARS
In this video, Dr Antoine Duquette describes how to test and score the two lower limb coordination items of the mFARS.
Testing the upright stability domain of the mFARS
In this video, Dr Antoine Duquette describes how to test and score the nine upright stability items of the mFARS.
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Faculty & Disclosures
Activity Overview
Faculty & Disclosures
Dr Antoine Duquette
Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada
Biography
Antoine Duquette is a neurologist at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) and an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at Université de Montréal. He specializes in genetically mediated neurodegenerative diseases including hereditary ataxias. He has contributed extensively to international guidelines and studies on Friedreich ataxia and other rare movement disorders, and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications.
Disclosures
Antoine Duquette has received consultancy honoraria from AavantiBio, Novartis, Pfizer Canada, PTC Therapeutics, and Reata Pharmaceuticals.
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This activity is sponsored by Biogen.
Biogen provided financial support and content, and has had input into the detailed project scope. This activity is provided by Touch Medical Communications (TMC) for touchNEUROLOGY.
TMC accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. The views and opinions expressed are those of the faculty and do not necessarily reflect those of any sponsor.
Biogen-264029
Date of preparation: December 2025
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