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U.S. Adds SMA to Newborn Screening Protocol
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has been added to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP) for newborns in the United States, opening the door to newborn screening for SMA at the state level. Detecting SMA at very early ages allows for earlier treatment, possibly preventing serious damage due to the disease’s progression.
Click here to read more: SMA Added to List of Recommended Screenings for Disease Given to Newborns in US
Are there other changes you would like to see implemented in terms of screening or treating SMA in infants and young children?
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