202 top medical experts on Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress 1 across 16 countries and 5 U.S. states, including 19 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.
- Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress 1: Spinal muscular atrophy with respiratory distress type 1 is a rare genetic motor neuron disease characterized by severe respiratory distress/respiratory failure in association with diaphragmatic eventration and palsy, as well as progressive, symmetrical, distal-to-proximal muscle weakness and atrophy (in lower limbs especially). Patients typically have a history of intrauterine growth retardation, low birth weight, feeble cry, weak suck and failure to thrive and present with inspiratory stridor, recurrent episodes of dyspnea or apnea, cyanosis and absent deep tendon reflexes. Kyphosis/scoliosis, foot deformities and joint contractures are frequently associated features.
- Clinical guidelines are the recommended starting point to understand initial steps and current protocols in any disease or procedure:
- Support Organizations
- Cure SMA
925 Busse Road
Elk Grove, IL 60007
Toll-free: 800-886-1762
Telephone: 847-367-7620
Fax: 847-367-7623
E-mail: info@curesma.org
Website: http://www.curesma.org
- SmashSMARD
3 Londonderry Lane
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Telephone: 773-751-9010
E-mail: smard@smashsmard.org
Website: https://www.smashsmard.org/
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Association of Australia Inc. (SMA Australia)
PO Box 5245 (mail)
Unit 7 16-28 Melverton Drive (office)
Hallam Vic, 3803 Australia
Telephone: (03) 9796 5744
Fax: 03 83737 7787
E-mail: smaaa@smaaustralia.org.au
Website: http://smaaustralia.org.au/
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation
888 Seventh Avenue
Suite 400
New York, NY 10019
Toll-free: 877-FUND-SMA (877-386-3762)
Telephone: 646-253-7100
Fax: 212-247-3079
E-mail: info@smafoundation.org
Website: http://www.smafoundation.org
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Organizations Providing General Support
- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
222 S Riverside Plaza
Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60606
Toll-free: 1-833-275-6321 (Helpline)
E-mail: resourcecenter@mdausa.org
Website: https://www.mda.org
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