Children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who have two or fewer copies of the SMN2 gene — a feature typically associated with more severe disease — are more likely to start treatment early and reach key motor milestones if they are diagnosed through screening programs, a U.S. survey study suggests. The results also indicate that children […] The post Screening leads to earlier treatment, better results for SMA children: Study appeared first on SMA News Today .

Source: https://smanewstoday.com/news/screening-leads-earlier-treatment-better-results-sma-children-study/ (Wed, 06 May 2026)

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