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The Identification and Evaluation of Suspected Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) in Children and Adolescents During a Telehealth Appointment

Crystal Proud, MD, and Craig Zaidman, MD, discuss the importance of SMA screening, diagnosis of SMA in children and adolescents through telehealth, and demonstrate the process of a real telehealth appointment with patients.

EP. 1: Variable Presentation of SMA in Children and Adolescents

March 1st 2022

Families with patients with SMA explain the signs and symptoms shown by their children that prompted a doctor’s visit.

EP. 2: Clinical Signs and Symptoms of SMA in Children and Adolescents

March 1st 2022

Dr Craig Zaidman details the symptoms a physician looks for in a pediatric patient when making an SMA diagnosis.

EP. 3: Specialist’s Evaluation of SMA in Children and Adolescents

March 2nd 2022

Families describe their diagnostic journeys with SMA and when they were referred to SMA specialists.

EP. 4: Screening Newborns for SMA

March 2nd 2022

Craig Zaidman, MD, discusses how critically important newborn SMA screening is and early diagnosis and treatment of SMA.

EP. 5: Experiences with Telehealth for Pediatric Patients with SMA

March 2nd 2022

Two pediatric neurologists describe their experiences with telehealth appointments for SMA during the COVID-19 pandemic.

EP. 6: The Benefits of Telehealth Appointments for Pediatric Patients with SMA

March 2nd 2022

A discussion of the benefits of using telehealth for SMA management for clinicians and families.

EP. 7: Evaluating SMA in Children and Adolescents Through Telehealth Exams

March 3rd 2022

An overview of the signs and symptoms that physicians look for in telehealth exams when SMA is suspected.

EP. 8: Next Steps for Suspected SMA in Children and Adolescents

March 3rd 2022

Experts explain the next steps for families and physicians after SMA is suspected in a child.

EP. 9: Genetic Testing for SMA in Children and Adolescents

March 3rd 2022

Crystal Proud, MD, and Craig Zaidman, MD, discuss the necessity and urgency of genetic testing for SMA in children and adolescents.

EP. 10: Living with SMA and Resources

March 4th 2022

Patients describe how their lives have changed since their SMA diagnosis, and a neurologist provides advice for community physicians.