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5-Part Series: Let’s Talk About Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare disease affecting roughly one in ten thousand people in the United States.

This week, we take a in-depth look at SMA in a five-part video series created in collaboration with Cure SMA. 

In these videos, we hear from:

• Dr. Mary Schroth, Chief Medical Officer at Cure SMA
• Dr John Brandsema, Child Neurologist and Neuromuscular Section Head at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
• Dr. Al Freedman, a licensed counseling psychologist and dad to Jack, a young man living with SMA

Part 1: What is SMA?

In the first part of the series, we explore what SMA is, the different types of SMA, and how it affects the motor nerve cells.

Part 2: Signs of SMA and Getting a Diagnosis

In Part 2 of 5 of the SMA series, we take a look at a video created by Cure SMA addressing the signs of SMA and getting a diagnosis.

Part 3: Next Steps When Getting a Diagnosis

In Part 3 of 5 of the SMA series, we address what to do when seeking a diagnosis for SMA.

Part 4: Evolution of SMA treatments and phenotypes

In Part 4 of 5 of the SMA series, we address the evolution of SMA treatments and phenotypes.

Part 5: Lessons from the SMA community

In the final part of the SMA series, we look at what other disease states may learn from the SMA community to improve their treatment options and patient experience.

More about Cure SMA

• Cure SMA’s main webpage
• Cure SMA mission: Cure SMA leads the way to a world without spinal muscular atrophy, the number one genetic cause of death for infants. We fund and direct comprehensive research that drives breakthroughs in treatment and care, and we provide individuals with SMA and their families the support they need for today.
• Care Series Booklets page
• SMArt moves page