ResearchRSS3 days ago
Simple nerve signals may help track disease progression in SMA
Researchers found that a simple electrical test using surface electrodes on the skin can measure nerve signals in people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). These signals were much weaker in SMA patients compared to healthy people, which suggests this test could be a useful way to track how the disease changes over time.
WHY IT MATTERSIf validated, this non-invasive surface electrode test could provide a faster, easier, and cheaper way to monitor SMA progression in clinical trials and patient care compared to current muscle strength assessments.