Credits Available: 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

Description: Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can be a debilitating condition causing immobility, respiratory difficulties, and reduced lifespan. But with the advent of new disease-modifying therapies, the prognosis for patients with SMA has been completely altered. These treatments may help patients live longer, creating unique clinical needs. Adults now make up more than a quarter of patients with SMA. However, there are no specific guidelines for the assessment and treatment of adult patients, leading to gaps in their diagnosis and management. Adult care is complex and requires multidisciplinary care. This collaborative CME provides the opportunity to learn and share best practices that will improve outcomes for patients with SMA.

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Target Professions: DO, MD, MBBS, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse, Physician Assistant, Social Worker, Physical Therapist, Pharmacist, Healthcare Navigator
Target Specialties: Neurology, Pulmonary/Respiratory Physician, Physiatry/Rehabilitation, Genetics/Genomics, Orthopedic Medicine/Sports Medicine, Pharmacy, Nutrition, Pediatrics

Thy Nguyen

University of Texas Houston
Associate Professor of Neurology

I enjoy seeing patients with neuromuscular diseases. It is a great field, given the many new treatment options, particularly in immune-mediated diseases. Although some may view the field as small, knowledge of diagnoses and treatments are very dynamic and constantly changing. I really enjoy the relationships with patients and watching the patients improve and regain quality of life.