Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Dr. Neelu DesaiOctober 8,2021 | 07:58 AM
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic, progressive and rare disease. It affects an individual’s ability to walk, eat and breathe. Due to lack of awareness about SMA, it affects approximately one in 10,000 live births and is a leading genetic cause of death among infants. Dr. Neelu Desai, Paediatric Neurologist & Epileptologist, P. D. Hinduja Hospital explains SMA and related treatments available.

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic, progressive and rare disease. It affects an individual’s ability to walk, eat and breathe.
Due to lack of awareness about SMA, it affects approximately one in 10,000 live births and is a leading genetic cause of death among infants.

Dr. Neelu Desai, Paediatric Neurologist & Epileptologist, P. D. Hinduja Hospital explains SMA and related treatments available.

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