Spinal Muscular Atrophy Muscle Diseases Neurological Disorders
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Muscle Diseases Neurological Disorders
Spinal muscular atrophy is a term for a group of inherited neuromuscular diseases. All forms of the disease affect specialized nerve cells called motor neurons, which control the movement of voluntary muscles. SMA causes lower motor neurons in the base of the brain and the spinal cord to disintegrate, preventing them from delivering electrical and chemical signals that muscles depend on for normal function.
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SMA Angels Support Site - A place for people to find support for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) / Werdnig-Hoffman.
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SMA2 Ian Paul - I am two years old and I have SMA2.
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SMA Support Inc. - A tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing information and support to family, friends, individuals and caregivers on all aspects regarding the genetic disease SMA.
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GeneClinics SMA Information Page - Overview of SMA, its genetics, clinical presentation and testing. It is written by experts in SMA research and genetic testing.
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Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Providing support, information and research news for UK families.
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Our SMA Angels - Large on-line source of information and inspiration regarding children with SMA. See their faces, read their stories, remember those who have passed and fight with those who are fighting.
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation - Information on SMA, and the latest updates in research, treatment and funding.
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Ilsa's SMA Resources - A detailed description, news and links with information about Spinal Muscular Atrophy. A personal story of a baby, Ilsa.
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The Sean W. Venezia Foundation - Dedicated to fighting spinal muscular atrophy by helping fund research for treatment and a cure, and providing support to families affected by SMA Type I.
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Elizabeth's Page - Elizabeth has Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1. She is in a clinical study at Stanford for SMA type. She has beat the odds. Read about her journey through life.
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Families of SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy) - International support group and resource center for this disease, includes current research.
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Twins with SMA - Sam and Alex Bolton - twins with spinal muscular atrophy. Find information and support for SMA sufferers as well as fund raising efforts.
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FightSMA - Organization raising public awareness and funds for research. Features disease fact sheets, a message board, merchandise, and research updates.
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Tori's Buddies - Canadian Chapter of Andrew's Buddies, fighting Spinal Muscular Atrophy SMA.
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