Describing SMA Progression Over Time

Describing SMA Progression Over Time

Panelists discuss how spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) progresses over time, affecting motor function differently in older patients vs infants, with experts noting the shift from traditional classification (types 1 to 4) to functional categories (nonsitters, sitters, walkers).

SMA: Researchers Explore In Utero Treatment Methods to Mitigate Muscle Weakness Before Birth

Researchers are exploring potential methods for treatin […]

Wearable robotic device may boost walking ability for SMA patients

Training with a wearable robotic device called HAL, for hybrid assistive limb, improved walking ability for people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who were also receiving treatment with Spinraza (nusinersen), according to a study in Japan. “[These] results may provide sufficient data to inform clinical decision-making about the potential addition of cybernic treatment with HAL to treat patients with SMA, while simultaneously receiving [Spinra…