The Daily Impact of SMA Types 2 and 3

In this video from Cure SMA taken at the SMA patient-focused drug development meeting with the FDA in April 2017, parents of children with SMA types 2 and 3 explain how the disease impacts their daily lives.

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In addition, hear the results of a poll regarding which symptoms of SMA types 2 and 3 have the greatest impact on life, how often SMA patients typically need to go to the hospital or doctor because of an SMA-related issue, and the financial effect SMA has on a family,

The panel then opens up questions to the floor where patients and caregivers of people with SMA types 2 and 3 talk about their fears and some of the frustrations they face living with the condition.

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