As a healthcare professional, you are uniquely placed to spot whether a baby is developing as they should, whether this is at a routine check-up, or if parents or caregivers raise any concerns4
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Very early signs of SMA are typically seen up to 6 months of age,1,2 often by age 3 months.2,5
Early signs of SMA are typically seen up to 18 months of age,1 often by age 10 months;5
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SMA SiGNS WATCHLISTNewborn screening programs for SMA are only just beginning to be implemented in a few countries across Europe21
If you suspect SMA in your patient, remember loss of motor neurons is irreversible; every day matters18,22,23
SMA symptoms can overlap with other common infantile neuromuscular diseases (NMDs)24,25
NMDs typically manifest as; hypotonia, muscle weakness and areflexia24,25
Hypotonia is the most common reason for referral in children with NMDs25
SMA is one of the most common causes of hypotonia in infants26
NMDs affect multiple organ systems, and severe forms are debilitating and can affect life expectancy25
References
NMD, Neuromuscular disease.
This site is designed to help you learn about the early signs of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and what to do if you spot them
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