21. Home Page Information and resources for spinal muscular atrophy. http://www.believe-miracles.com/

Believe in Miracles That's What Makes Them Come True Hey! I'm Cassidy Hi! I'm Skylar We are twins - this makes us special. We are also very special because we have Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1. We surprised everyone when we turned six years old this year. This is pretty amazing for kids like us. SMA is a very serious neuromuscular disease. It has taken the lives of many little children. Doctors say we were born with a bad gene. Scientists from all over the world are trying to fix our bad gene. If they do we could do more things. Wouldn't that be great! We have some really good news . Dr. Burgess from Ohio State University said he has some mice who have SMA just like us. Dr. B. says that when he gives these mice a protein called SMN2 they get better. Also, scientists at John Hopkins just gave some mice these little stem cells and guess what - some of them could move a little more. There are lots of scientists looking for a cure and they are getting closer everyday. Our Mommy and Daddy say that we need to raise money to help the scientists. Some of our friends and family have started a charity called

22. Spinal Muscular Atrophy Funded by the NIH Developed at the University of Washington, Seattle. spinal muscular atrophy. SMA. Disease characteristics. spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is characterized by 1990) Infantile olivopontocerebellar atrophy with spinal muscular atrophy (infantile OPCA + SMA http://www.geneclinics.org/profiles/sma/details.html

Spinal Muscular Atrophy SMA. Includes: Congenital Axonal Neuropathy (CAN); Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita-SMA (AMC-SMA); SMA1 (Spinal Muscular Atrophy I, Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease, Infantile Muscular Atrophy); SMA II (Spinal Muscular Atrophy II, Chronic Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Mild Child and Adolescent Form); SMA III (Spinal Muscular Atrophy III, Kugelberg-Welander Disease); SMA IV (Spinal Muscular Atrophy IV)] Authors: Thomas W Prior, PhD, FACMG Barry S Russman, MD About the Authors Initial Posting: 24 February 2000 Last Update 17 October 2003 Summary Disease characteristics. Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is characterized by progressive muscle weakness because of degeneration and loss of the anterior horn cells (i.e., lower motor neurons) in the spinal cord and the brain stem nuclei. The onset of weakness ranges from before birth to adolescence or young adulthood. Before the advent of molecular genetic testing , attempts were made to classify SMA into discrete subtypes based on the clinical presentation; however, it is now apparent that the phenotype of SMA associated with disease-causing mutations of the gene spans a continuum without a clear delineation of subtypes. Nonetheless, the existing classification system based on age of onset of symptoms and maximum function achieved is useful for prognosis and management; the system includes: SMA O (proposed) — prenatal onset with severe joint contractures, facial diplegia and respiratory failure; SMA I — onset before six months of age; SMA II — onset between six and 12 months; SMA III — onset in childhood after 12 months; and SMA IV — adult onset.

23. Intermediate Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA Or SMA2) (aka SMA Type 2) | MDA Intermediate spinal muscular atrophy (SMA or SMA2) (Also known as SMA Type 2) Click for Materials En Español and MDAchats. Receive http://www.mdausa.org/disease/sma2.html

Intermediate Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA or SMA2) (Also known as SMA Type 2) Click for and MDAchats Receive e-mail news, tips and updates from MDA or ask us a quick question. Quick Definition: 6 months to 3 years. Weakness in arms, legs, upper and lower torso, often with skeletal deformities. Disease usually progresses rapidly and respiratory problems may develop. Autosomal recessive. Find Your Local MDA Do you need to find MDA in your city? Enter your Zip code here for where to turn for clinics and medical services; support groups; summer camp; local events and volunteer and fund-raising opportunities close to home. For more articles and references, please use the search feature Basic References Special SMA Materials FAQ's and Simply Stated Articles ... News Releases Basic References Facts About Spinal Muscular Atrophy "Ask the Experts" Responses about SMA "Ask the Experts" Responses to General Neuromuscular Questions Genetics and Neuromuscular Diseases ... General Interest Publications Special SMA Materials ‘How the MDA Clinic can make a difference’ "The Spinal Muscular Atrophies," by Dr. Munsat

24. Families Of SMA Canada Re-direct Canadian charity supports research into a cure for SMA. http://www.fsma.org/canada/

25. EMedicine - Spinal Muscular Atrophy : Article By Bryan Tsao, MD spinal muscular atrophy The spinal muscular atrophies (SMAs) are a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of disorders. spinal muscular atrophy. http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic631.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Neurology Pediatric Neurology Spinal Muscular Atrophy Last Updated: November 13, 2003 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: bulbospinal muscular atrophy, Davidenkow syndrome, Fazio-Londe disease, hereditary motor neuronopathy, Kennedy syndrome, progressive muscular atrophy, Vialetto-van Laere syndrome AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 9 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Bryan Tsao, MD , Clinical Associate, Department of Neurology, Section of Neuromuscular Disorders, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Coauthor(s): Carmel Armon, MD, MHS , Chief, Division of Neurology, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts Bryan Tsao, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Neurology Editor(s): Robert Baumann, MD

26. Sma:Irina's Cozy- Corner In Saratov,travel-culinary-book-psychology. Personal web page of a Russian woman living with spinal muscular atrophy. Includes information on travel, recipes and psychology. English, Russian and Italian versions. http://www.cozy-corner.com/

Irina's cozy-corner français i taliano in this site the web Add to your HomePage Your faves var url = (parent.location.href); document.write('Tell to all friends'); SMA Utilities Something Tasty Book Russian History ... My Questions Music Faq Photo Album Horoscope My old Guestbook ... My Guestbook Site map Find a friend Link Banner exchange Games Russian home Italian home ... ome a.s. a. m. s.i. Raduga Creations Webmaster Webdesigner R aduga C reations 2002-200 I want this site to be a comfy meeting place to exchange thoughts, advice s , and resources about life with or without SMA. Wherever you live, come here and see that we have a lot of things in common. BD: Location: Saratov (Russia) Languages: Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French (2 last understand but don't write)

27. EMedicine - Kugelberg Welander Spinal Muscular Atrophy : Article By Mary Louise Kugelberg Welander spinal muscular atrophy Kugelberg Welander spinal muscular atrophy is a rare inherited disorder that causes progressive degeneration of http://www.emedicine.com/pmr/topic62.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Disorders Of The Motor Unit Kugelberg Welander Spinal Muscular Atrophy Last Updated: February 13, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: juvenile types III and IV spinal muscular atrophy, Wohlfart-Kugelberg-Welander syndrome, mild spinal muscular atrophy, adult onset spinal muscular atrophy AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 9 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Mary Louise Caire, MD , Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Wise Regional Medical Center Coauthor(s): Stephen Kishner, MD , Director of the Electromyography Laboratory, Louisiana Rehabilitation Institute; Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Section of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Louisiana State University School of Medicine Mary Louise Caire, MD, is a member of the following medical societies:

28. SMA Angels.com | "In Loving Memory Of Our Children Who Have Passed Away From Spi A place for people to find support for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) / WerdnigHoffman. http://www.smaangels.com

Enter Site Here (Return Visit? Click here to skip the intro screen.) "SMA Angels.com is the internet's first online memorial remembering the loved ones that we have lost from the genetic disease, Spinal Muscular Atrophy." Site by Michelle Clancy

29. MedlinePlus: Spinal Muscular Atrophy spinal muscular atrophy. Printerfriendly version, E-mail this page to a friend. Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on • spinal muscular atrophy. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/spinalmuscularatrophy.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Spinal Muscular Atrophy Contents of this page: From the NIH General/Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Research ... Organizations Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Spinal Muscular Atrophy You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Muscular Dystrophy Neuromuscular Disorders Brain and Nervous System Genetics/Birth Defects From the National Institutes of Health Spinal Muscular Atrophy (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary General/Overviews Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Also available in: Spanish Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Comprehensive Guide (Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Also available in: Spanish Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Muscular Atrophy, Spinal (National Institutes of Health) Diagnosis/Symptoms About Kennedy's Disease: KD Symptoms (Kennedy's Disease Association) Creatine Kinase Test (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Velocities (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Kennedy's Disease: Common Misdiagnosis (Kennedy's Disease Association) Muscle Biopsies (Muscular Dystrophy Association) Disease Management Physical Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy - A Brief Overview (Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Research Scientists Discover Possible New Treatment for Genetic Diseases (Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy) Valproic Acid Shows Promise for Treating Spinal Muscular Atrophy (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)

30. Ilsa's SMA Resources A detailed description, news and links with information about spinal muscular atrophy. A personal story of a baby, Ilsa. http://www.smaangel.com

Angels come in all shapes, sizes and colors. - unknown FastCounter by bCentral Welcome Ilsa Mae , was an angel. She had an angelic personality, laugh and smile. In her short span of time on this earth, she had earned her wings by bringing a bit of joy to everyone she met. This angel was with us for a limited engagement due to a rare neuromuscular killer, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). On May 18, 1998, this little angel arrived. After a few hectic weeks with a new baby, thoughts turned to all she could accomplish. Dad was hoping to watch her excel at golf, baseball and hockey. Mom planned to introduce her to running and tap dancing. When Ilsa reached the age of four months, this angel was not yet able to lift her head, roll over, or do much more than wiggle her toes, but everyone thought she was just setting her own timetable. At six months, Ilsa was diagnosed with SMA. Ilsa was not expected to be here for her first birthday. Her first birthday came and went along with here second Christmas. On March 28, 2000 Ilsa passed away peacefully while watching Bear in the Big Blue House , just a few months short of her second Birthday. This little angel endured much in her short life without complaint.

31. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Spinal Muscular Atrophy spinal muscular atrophy. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top. spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the second leading cause of neuromuscular disease. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000996.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Spinal muscular atrophy Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Superficial anterior muscles Alternative names Return to top Werdnig-Hoffmann disease Definition Return to top A group of inherited diseases that cause progressive muscle degeneration and weakness , eventually leading to death. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the second leading cause of neuromuscular disease. It is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait (a person needs to get the defective gene from both parents to be affected) and has an incidence of approximately 4 per 100,000 people. In its most severe form (SMA I), infants are born floppy with weak, thin muscles and feeding and breathing problems . Their lifespan seldom exceeds 2 to 3 years. Infants with SMA II have less severe symptoms during early infancy, but they become progressively weaker with time. Survival time with type II is longer, but the disease kills most of those affected while they are still children. SMA III is the least severe form of the disease, and symptoms may not appear until the second year of life. Often

32. Tori's Buddies Canadian Chapter of Andrew's Buddies, fighting spinal muscular atrophy SMA. http://www.fightsma.ca/

33. Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation - SMA Information on spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and the latest updates in research, treatment and funding. spinal muscular atrophy Foundation Awards. http://www.smafoundation.org/

SMA Home SMA Defined Mission Goals and Objectives ... Recent Grants The mission of the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation is to accelerate the development of a treatment or a cure for SMA, the number one genetic killer of infants and toddlers. The Foundation is dedicated to preventing the death and suffering of thousands of children whose lives depend upon increasing research funding to fulfill the scientific opportunity to cure the disease. SMA Foundation News Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation Awards $1.125 Million In Grants To Support SMA Research Efforts Funding to Promote and Advance Clinical Research for the Cause, Treatment and Potential Cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy For the complete report, please click here SMA Home SMA Defined Mission Goals and Objectives The Disease Research Update Raising Awareness A Small Price to Pay Page Last Updated 4/3/2003

34. Nouvelle Page 1 A personal story of a family with a son Theo, suffering from spinal muscular atrophy. Site also in French. http://www.mysunrise.ch/users/af.mast/

Ce site est consacré à l'histoire de notre petit Theo qui était atteint d'une terrible maladie génétique ... This website is dedicated to our little Theo who was suffering from a terrible genetic disease ... Voici quelques liens vers des sites qui vous informerons plus précisément sur l'amyotrophie spinale infantile ou maladie de Werdnig-Hoffmann : Here are some links to websites that will give some more information about spinal muscular atrophy or Werdnig-Hoffmann's disease : http://http://www.fsma.org/ http://maruja.sener.free.fr/myonet/index.html http://www.our-sma-angels.com mailto:af.mast@mydiax.ch Vous êtes le visiteur no / You are visitor nr :

35. Spinal Muscular Atrophy, The Alfred I. DuPont Institute spinal muscular atrophy. DAVID Pediatric neurologist diagnosed spinal muscular atrophy after reviewing the muscle Biopsy. Managed http://gait.aidi.udel.edu/res695/homepage/pd_ortho/educate/clincase/smaab.htm

SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY DAVID J. ABRAHAM, M.D. Resident, Orthopaedic Surgery J. RICHARD BOWEN, M.D. Chief Department of Orthopaedic Surgery ALFRED I. DUPONT INSTITUTE April 16, 1996 CASE HISTORY: Kg is a 6+6 year old white female evaluated in the orthopaedic clinic for progressive scoliosis, bilateral hip dislocations and diffuse hypotonia with inability to walk. Past medical history significant for recurrent upper respiratory infections occasionally requiring hospitalization. Developmental History: 8 pound 6 ounce, full term female with no perinatal events and normal intrauterine movement was developing normally until 6 months of age when parents noticed she stopped moving her legs and lost the ability to roll over. Pediatric neurologist diagnosed Spinal Muscular Atrophy after reviewing the muscle Biopsy. Managed with physical therapy and inpatient rehabilitation consisting of intensive physical, occupational and aquatic therapy and the use of long leg braces at age of 2. Radiographic evaluation at age of 3 showed mild scoliosis and bilateral dislocated hips.

36. Disorder Information - INTRODUCTION TO SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY INTRODUCTION TO spinal muscular atrophy. The information in this section is a comprehensive overview, explantion and definition of http://www.mdac.ca/english/disorder-info/disorder-info-09.htm

INTRODUCTION TO SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY The information in this section is a comprehensive overview, explantion and definition of spinal muscular atrophy disorders. If you wish to browse the document offline, click here to download the entire document in Word 6.0 or ASCII text format Defining SMA Forms of Childhood-Onset SMA Forms of Adult-Onset SMA ... What is the MDC? What is spinal muscle atrophy? Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the name given to a group of inherited diseases characterized by muscle wasting and weakness. SMA affects nerve cells (called motor neurons) which stimulate and control voluntary muscles, causing them to die off. Due to the loss of motor neurons, the spinal cord is unable to deliver signals to the muscles, preventing their normal function and leading to their atrophy (wasting away). What muscles are primarily affected in SMA?

37. Families Of SMA Understanding Spinal Muscular Atrophy Families of spinal muscular atrophy. Understanding SMA. Understanding spinal muscular atrophy A Comprehensive Guide, Printerfriendly format. http://curesma.com/booklet.htm

38. Spinal Muscular Atrophy - SMA Andrew s Buddies fights spinal muscular atrophy, the leading genetic and inherited cause of infant death. What is spinal muscular atrophy? http://www.fightsma.com/whatissma.asp

Wednesday, June 02, 2004 What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy? TYPE I - Spinal Muscular Atrophy TYPE II - Spinal Muscular Atrophy TYPE III - Spinal Muscular Atrophy (KUGELBERG-WELANDER DISEASE) ADULT - Spinal Muscular Atrophy How is the Diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy made? The Special Needs Of Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) refers to a group of diseases which affect the motor neurons of the spinal cord and brain stem. These critically important cells are responsible for supplying electrical and chemical messages to muscle cells. Without the proper input from the motor neurons, muscle cells can not function properly. The muscle cells will, therefore, become much smaller (atrophy) and will produce symptoms of muscle weakness. There are dozens of diseases which affect the motor neuron. SMA is the most common genetically determined cause of infant death. Degeneration and death of the motor neurons (also called Anterior Horn Cells) in the brain stem and spinal cord produces weakness in the muscles of swallowing, breathing, and limbs. This disease afflicts infants, children, and adults worldwide. It is estimated that SMA occurs in between one-in-6,000 and one-in-20,000 births. Recent advances in our understanding of the genetics of this disorder confirm that the majority of children and adults afflicted with SMA, have inherited this disorder by receiving one gene from both their mother and their father. This is termed autosomal recessive genetic transmission. Between one-in-40 and one-in-80 "normal" men and women carry the gene for SMA. If both a man and woman carry the gene, the chances are 25% that any of their children will manifest SMA.

39. PRESS RELEASE: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation Awards $1.125 Million In Grant PRESS RELEASE (Delivered by PRWEB Free Press Release Service) The spinal muscular atrophy Foundation announces that it has awarded new research grants http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/4/prwebxml120308.php

PR Web (English) AmbosMedios (Español WunZhang (Traditional Chinese Home ... Search Archives June 2, 2004 CUSTOM NEWS FEED FOR JOURNALISTS MEMBER LOGIN (SUBMIT YOUR PRESS RELEASE) Customize your free daily PRWEB news feed. Register Here to Send Your Press Release ... All Press Releases for April 21, 2004 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation Awards $1.125 Million In Grants To Support SMA Research Efforts Funding to Promote and Advance Clinical Research for the Cause, Treatment and Potential Cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy The Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation announces that it has awarded new research grants totaling $1.125 million to four outstanding Young Investigators specializing in research on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the leading genetic killer of infants and toddlers. These grants support the implementation and advancement of clinical research into the cause, treatment and potential cure for SMA. New York, NY (PRWEB) April 21, 2004 -– The Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation announces that it has awarded new research grants totaling $1.125 million to four outstanding Young Investigators specializing in research on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the leading genetic killer of infants and toddlers. These grants support the implementation and advancement of clinical research into the cause, treatment and potential cure for SMA.

40. GeneReviews: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Your browser does not support HTML frames so you must view spinal muscular atrophy in a slightly less readable form. Please follow this link to do so. http://www.genetests.org/query?dz=sma

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