Signs and symptoms of SMA
Melissa Wright, MD, PhD, discusses common signs and symptoms of SMA, including proximal muscle weakness, changes in gait, falls, tremors, and muscle fasciculations. What are the signs of SMA muscle weakness? The post Signs…
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Recognizing early signs of adult-onset SMA
Melissa Wright, MD, PhD, discusses early signs of adult-onset SMA, including progressive fatigue, weakness, falls, and hand tremors. When should fatigue or finger tremors prompt a closer look for SMA?…
Evaluating hypotonia and weakness in infants
Melissa Wright, MD, PhD, discusses how to evaluate hypotonia and weakness in infants and recognize clinical signs that may raise suspicion for SMA. What patterns and developmental cues are crucial…
How doctors decide when to change SMA treatment
Melissa Wright, MD, PhD, explains how functional testing, symptoms, and individual trends can help guide decisions about changing SMA treatment. Â How do you know when a patient needs a treatment adjustment? The…
Middle school teacher who has SMA talks finding purpose in the classroom
Eloise Pillarella shares how living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) shaped her journey from art student to middle school science teacher in New York City. The post Middle school teacher who has SMA talks…
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