Autosomal dominant adult-onset proximal spinal muscular atrophy
Synonyms: Autosomal dominant adult-onset proximal SMA | Autosomal dominant late-onset spinal muscular atrophy, Finkel type | Finkel disease | SMAFK
A rare genetic motor neuron disease characterized by adulthood-onset of slowly progressive proximal muscular weakness with fasciculations amyotrophy cramps and absent/hypoactive reflexes without bulbar or pyramidal involvement.
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Autosomal dominant adult-onset proximal spinal muscular atrophy?
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Advocacy Organizations
Cure SMA
Cure SMA leads the way to a world where everyone impacted by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is empowered to lead independent, successful, and fulfilling lives. We strive to create a community where every individual is heard and feels welcomed. Cure SMA provides practical support programs for our community and advocates for their needs. We fund and direct comprehensive research that drives breakthro
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Genetic Support Network of Victoria
The Genetic Support Network of Victoria is an organisation that supports people living with genetic, undiagnosed and rare conditions and those who support them including community and families, patient support organisations, health professionals and industry. Our vision is our community flourishing and living their best lives.
Laughing at My Nightmare
Laughing at My Nightmare Inc. provides FREE adaptive equipment and assistive technology to the disability community
Project CASK
To fund research for treatment and/or a cure for CASK Gene Disorder
Clinical Trials
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