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Nusinersen is effective in late-onset SMA
on 28 Feb, 2018
A present report demonstrated the improvement of motor skills in infants with late-onset SMA after the application of the medicinal product Nusinersen (arznei-news.de). In contrary, the control group showed a progressive course...
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Early diagnosis of SMA is Important
on 28 Feb, 2018
A current article referred to the importance of an adequate diagnosis as soon as possible, preferably at birth (medscape.com). Furthermore, the author summarized that therapeutic approaches are targeted on the production of...
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Public acceptance of newborn screening for SMA
on 28 Feb, 2018
Recently, a working group investigated the general opinion about an extended newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy in 232 non-affected people (Boardman et al). More than 80% of online interviewed persons support...
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Families affected by SMA are pro newborn screening
on 28 Feb, 2018
An English research group investigated the general acceptance of an extended newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy in affected families (Boardman et al). More than 70% of the investigated family members appreciated...
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on 14 Feb, 2018
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