A new electrical stimulation therapy for spinal muscle atrophy (SMA) has shown promise in reactivating motor neurons and improving movement. In a pilot clinical trial, three patients who received spinal cord stimulation for one month experienced increased strength, reduced fatigue, and improved walking ability.
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have developed a new, drug-free, minimally invasive treatment that addresses the underlying cause of progressive neural function loss in spinal muscle atrophy (SMA), a genetic neuromuscular disease. This approach…