The Associated Press on MSN6d
A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
Three people with a muscle-destroying disease destined to worsen got a little stronger when an implanted device zapped their ...
Science Daily6d
Spinal cord stimulation restores neural function, targets key feature of progressive neurodegenerative disease
Boosting communication between the spinal nerves and the muscles using the spinal cord stimulation reverses spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) progression and could be applied to other motoneuron diseases, ...
Reawakening Dormant Nerve Cells: Groundbreaking Neurotechnology Restores Motor Function in SMA
A new electrical stimulation therapy for spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) has shown promise in reactivating motor neurons and ...
HealthDay on MSN6d
Spinal Zap Implant Helps Muscle Disease Patients Regain Strength
A new spinal cord implant may help people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) regain some muscle function, giving the ...
GEN6d
Spinal Cord Stimulation Improves Leg Strength and Walking in Adults with SMA
In a small human trial in SMA patients neurostimulation sessions improved motoneuron function, reduced fatigue, and improved leg muscle strength and walking.
TheHealthSite23d
Raising Awareness On Spinal Muscular Atrophy: The Silent Battle Every Indian Should Know
One such condition is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a genetic disorder affecting infants and young children, impacting their movement and muscle function. SMA is a genetic disorder of movement ...
NDTV16d
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Sma
Understanding the early signs, potential complications, and available treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy can be crucial in managing the condition and improving the quality of life for those ...
Neurology Advisor1d
Children With SMA Type 1 See Increase in Life Expectancy With Treatment
Infants with SMA type 1 born since 2016 experience better functional outcomes and life expectancy with disease-modifying treatments.