


Study Addresses Dilemmas Regarding Newborn Screening and SMA Treatment
by Marisa Wexler | Apr 23, 2020 | Neurology News, News, Nursing News, Orthopedics News, Pediatricians News, Pediatricians Resources, Physical Therapists News, Pulmonologist News, Radiology News, slider, Social Worker News, Urologists News
As newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) becomes more common, ethical dilemmas will arise about the best treatment strategy for individuals with four copies of the SMN2 gene, a new study contends. The study, “Infants Diagnosed with Spinal Muscular...Video
SMA – Core Topics
- What is SMA?
- Types of SMA
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 0
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 4
- Rare Forms of SMA
- SMN1-negative variants resembling Adult Onset SMA
- SMN1-negative variants resembling Infantile Onset SMA
- SMN1-negative variants resembling Childhood Onset SMA
- Pre-Symptomatic Intervention
- Genetics and Epidemiology
- Signs and Symptoms
- Comorbid Conditions
- Diagnosis
- Differential Diagnosis
- Disease-Modifying Therapy
- Testing
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Discussing Clinical Trials
- Respiratory Care
- Physical Therapy
- Home Modifications
- Feeding, GERD, and GI Issues
- Delayed Growth
- School and Educational Concerns
- Maximizing Quality of Life
- Assistive Devices
- Speech Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Nutrition
- Medical Transportation and Hospitalization
- Pain Management
- Patient & Caregiver Concerns
- Prognosis
- Palliative Care
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