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|Videos|March 11, 2021

Pediatric Neurological Exam to Identify SMA

Author(s)Diana Castro, MD, Garey H. Noritz, MD

Diana Castro, MD walks us through a pediatric neurological exam and notes examination findings that may be identified in an infant with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

Episodes in this series

EP. 1 Pediatric Neurological Exam to Identify SMA

EP. 1 Pediatric Neurological Exam to Identify SMA

EP. 2 Virtual Exam Findings in an Infant Affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy

EP. 2 Virtual Exam Findings in an Infant Affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy

EP. 3 Referral of SMA to a Neurologist

EP. 3 Referral of SMA to a Neurologist

EP. 4 Newborn Screening for SMA

EP. 4 Newborn Screening for SMA

EP. 5 Signs and Symptoms of SMA

EP. 5 Signs and Symptoms of SMA

EP. 6 Evaluation of Suspected SMA via In-Person and Remote Exam

EP. 6 Evaluation of Suspected SMA via In-Person and Remote Exam

EP. 7 Discussing the Diagnosis of SMA With the Family

EP. 7 Discussing the Diagnosis of SMA With the Family

EP. 8 SMA Resources for Physicians and Families

EP. 8 SMA Resources for Physicians and Families

EP. 9 Telehealth During COVID-19

EP. 9 Telehealth During COVID-19

EP. 10 Importance of Follow-Up Visits for SMA Amid COVID-19

EP. 10 Importance of Follow-Up Visits for SMA Amid COVID-19

EP. 11 Advice to Community Neurologists Treating SMA

EP. 11 Advice to Community Neurologists Treating SMA

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