Publications by authors named "Giuseppina Lagioia"
Ann Clin Transl Neurol
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Italy implemented mandatory newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in late 2021, enabling early detection and treatment of infants.
- Analysis of DNA from newborn blood samples identified a small number of SMA cases, with infants diagnosed and treated as early as 7 days old.
- The early treatment approach was effective, as most infants remained asymptomatic and reached normal motor development milestones over 16 months of follow-up.
