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Anne Marie Morse, DO, director of Child Neurology and Pediatric Sleep Medicine at Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, dove into the importance of sleep health, its impact on brain function, and emerging research in honor of World Sleep Day.

Rethinking Rest on World Sleep Day: Neurologist’s Take on Sleep Priorities

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Interim chief executive officer of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers.

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Cure SMA:  Evaluation of SMA in the Era of Telehealth

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The NeurologyLive Cure Connections series, “Evaluation of Spinal Muscular Atrophy in the Era of Telehealth,” put on in partnership with Cure SMA, features Diana Castro, MD, and Garey H. Noritz, MD, who offer tips and demonstrations for screening and diagnosing SMA via telehealth. Additionally, resources provided by Cure SMA are outlined for families and clinicians who suspect SMA or have a patient diagnosed with SMA.

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).

Pediatric Neurological Exam to Identify SMA

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

Virtual Exam Findings in an Infant Affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy 

Early recognition and referral of a patient with suspected spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to a neurologist.

Referral of SMA to a Neurologist

Diana Castro, M.D., discusses newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and suggests how to care for patients after the results are received.  

Newborn Screening for SMA

The signs and symptoms leading a pediatrician to a diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are discussed.

Signs and Symptoms of SMA

Diana Castro, M.D., stresses the value of the initial in-person neurology visit for evaluation of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to ensure a correct diagnosis. The next step in the process would be genetic testing.

Evaluation of Suspected SMA via In-Person and Remote Exam

Discussing the diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) with the family and lining up appointments with the multidisciplinary team to help care for the patient.

Discussing the Diagnosis of SMA With the Family

Several spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) resources are suggested to help physicians and families, including Cure SMA and standard of care guidelines.

SMA Resources for Physicians and Families

Resources are discussed, including the Child Neurology Foundation’s telehealth tip sheet, to help families navigate telehealth.

Telehealth During COVID-19

Experts remind families of the importance of follow-up visits with the multidisciplinary team during COVID-19.

Importance of Follow-Up Visits for SMA Amid COVID-19

Closing thoughts on advice to community neurologists treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).

Advice to Community Neurologists Treating SMA

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 video series brings together expert clinicians and patients with neurologic diseases and disorders to discuss the landscapes of care, management, and treatment from both perspectives.

Virtual Exam Findings in an Infant Affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy

EP: 1.Pediatric Neurological Exam to Identify SMA

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

EP: 3.Referral of SMA to a Neurologist

EP: 4.Newborn Screening for SMA

EP: 5.Signs and Symptoms of SMA

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

EP: 7.Discussing the Diagnosis of SMA With the Family

EP: 8.SMA Resources for Physicians and Families

EP: 9.Telehealth During COVID-19

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

EP: 11.Advice to Community Neurologists Treating SMA