Children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who were diagnosed through newborn screening and treated early had better long-term independence and daily functioning, especially when supported by multidisciplinary care at home and at school, according to a real-world study from Australia. “Multidisciplinary care is important to meet the changing and individualised needs of children with SMA, […] The post Newborn screening tied to better daily function in children with SMA appeared first on SMA News Today .

Source: https://smanewstoday.com/news/sma-newborn-screening-tied-better-school-age-function/ (Mon, 11 May 2026)

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