Korea

Initial misdiagnosis common for adults with SMA type 2, 3 in Korea

Nearly two-thirds of adults in South Korea with spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) type 2 or type 3 were initially misdiagnosed, according to a recent study. In type 2 cases, the primary misdiagnosis…

Spinraza benefits most type 1 SMA kids on ventilation in Korean study

Treatment with Spinraza (nusinersen) led to modest improvements in motor function for most children with type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who were on permanent ventilation in a Korean study. The results are particularly noteworthy because Spinraza is approved in South Korea only for those patients who are…