Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is the umbrella term for a group of genetic disorders that cause muscle weakness. (For a full explanation of SMA, see this thirdAGE article.) Although some types of SMA can be fatal, people with other types of SMA typically live at least until into childhood and may even have normal life expectancies.… Continue reading Enhancing the Quality of Life for Patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy