Diagnosing and Treating Mitochondrial Diseases

While there is still no cure for mitochondrial diseases, there are several steps patients and families can take to address their symptoms and improve the quality of their lives. In this Children's Channel video podcast, Bruce H. Cohen, MD, director of pediatric neurology at Akron Children's, discusses vitamins, medications and other treatment options available to those diagnosed with one of these chronic diseases.

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