Machado-Joseph Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Machado-Joseph disease is a neurodegenerative disorder belonging to the spinocerebellar ataxia group. The cause of the disease is a genetic mutation that is passed on in an autosomal dominant inheritance. To date, only supportive treatments such as physical and occupational therapy are available. What is Machado-Joseph disease? Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by pathologic processes in … Machado-Joseph Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment