SMA is divided into five main types based on the age when symptoms appear. Learn more about how different types are treated and diagnosed.
Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetic disorder that can be screened for and diagnosed in utero. Get the stats and facts on this condition.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a term applied to a number of different disorders, all having in common a genetic cause and the manifestation of weakness due to loss of the motor neurons of the spinal cord and brainstem. Infantile SMA is the most severe form. Some of the symptoms include:
"I may have SMA 2, but SMA 2 doesn’t have me."
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Açılımı, “spinal musküler atrofi” olan SMA, sık rastlanan genetik rahatsızlıklardan biri. Peki SMA hastalığı nedir, belirtileri neler? Tedavisi nasıl olur? Koç Üniversitesi Hastanesi Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları (Pediatri) Uzmanı Dr. Ayfer Arduç Akçay, SMA hastalığına dair merak edilenleri anlattı.
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Discover the SMA types, 2 FDA-approved SMA drugs, and other things you need to know to help your child lead a healthy and fulfilling life.
SMA refers to a group of inherited neuromuscular diseases that affect the nerve cells (motor neurons) and the control of voluntary muscles. Learn more.
Muscle atrophy can occur due to poor nutrition, age, and genetics. Symptoms vary, and treatment may include physical therapy, functional electric stimulation, or surgery. Learn more about muscle atrophy here.
It's the number one genetic cause of death for children under two in the US — Why National Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month matters to ALL of us.
Promising therapies for Kennedy's disease are currently under clinical trials to improve muscle function and slow disease progression.
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a group of inherited genetic muscle-wasting disorders and is classified as a motor neuron disease.
SMA is a rare genetic condition that leads to loss of motor neurons. SMA causes include inherited mutations of the SMNI gene and others.
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a collection of inherited neuromuscular diseases. Muscle weakness is the main symptom, and this can affect breathing, eating, posture, and movement. Some types can be fatal, but newer treatments show promise for slowing disease progression and improving symptoms. Find out more.
