Publications by authors named "Diana Leflerova"

Background: Oral function tests have been shown to reliably detect impaired bulbar function in adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Although not routinely recorded, it is known that persons with SMA are affected to varying degrees. Detecting differences in bite and tongue force, endurance, and maximum mouth opening has become particularly promising since the introduction of causal therapy for SMA.

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