Global Initiatives: Newborn Screening for SMA
Newborn screening for SMA is not just being implemented in pilot studies and for consideration by national screening committees in Europe. Here is a selection of publications and advocacy efforts from our colleagues around the globe. For European activities, see the Map.
United States
- Pilot study of population-based newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy in New York state
- Cure SMA Map where newborn screening is available
Australia
- The implementation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy: the Australian experience
- SMA Australia Information on Genetic Carrier Screening
Taiwan
- Presymptomatic Diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Through Newborn Screening
Japan
- A Novel System for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Screening in Newborns: Japanese Pilot Study
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