Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is one of many serious disorders for which prenatal testing is available. SMA affects approximately 1 in 10,000 live births and is the leading genetic cause of infant mortality and the second most common autosomal recessive disorder, after cystic fibrosis…
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Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
A group of diseases causing muscle weakness at birth. Several defined genetic mutations cause muscles to break down faster than they can repair or grow. A child with CMD may have various neurological or physical impairments. Some children never gain the ability to walk, while others lose the ability as they grow older. Learn more...-
Events
- S.A.M. Emerald Ball
- 13 March 2010
- Endostem and Optistem: First Annual Consortium Meeting
- 27 March 2010
- Aidan's All Star Outing
- 21 April 2010
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Cure CMD Team runs/walks NJ 1/2 Marathon
- 2 May 2010
- Long Branch, New Jersey
- Ottawa Conference on New Directions in Biology and Disease of Skeletal Muscle
- 5 May 2010
- S.A.M. Emerald Ball
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