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Spinal muscular atrophy

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Editors-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.; Priyamvada Singh, MBBS


Synonyms and keywords: Werdnig-Hoffman, Intermediate SMA, Kugelberg-Welander

Outcome measures|Therapeutics development

References

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  • SMA Support
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy – Fight SMA – An international nonprofit dedicated to finding a treatment or cure for spinal muscular atrophy. Visit Fight SMA’s website and also the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Blog for the latest news and research information about the leading genetic killer of children under two.
  • Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy – An international nonprofit dedicated to advancing research and supporting individuals and families with sma. FSMA has a web site with news, information and message boards for individuals to post questions. FSMA is one of the largest US private funders of SMA research and has more than 30 chapters worldwide.FSMA
  • SMA Trust – a UK registered charity working to fund medical research into Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  • Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy – A national charity in the UK dedicated both to supporting people affected by SMA, and investing in essential research into causes, treatments and eventually a cure for the condition

Cateogry:Neurology

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