


Alabama Joins 42 US States in Screening Newborns for SMA
by Somi Igbene | Feb 23, 2022 | News
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has announced that spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is now among the list of disorders being routinely screened in newborns. Testing infants for the disorder began on Feb. 14, the ADPH stated in a press release.  SMA...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 InterventionÂ
- 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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