Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children With SMA Receiving Nusinersen: What Is Missed and What Is Gained?

Nusinersen is the first oligonucleotide-based drug that is approved for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy. In January 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic and nusinersen-provider centers had to postpone planned infusions for some children along with other related interventions. Consider...

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Main Authors: Caterina Agosto, Eleonora Salamon, Luca Giacomelli, Simonetta Papa, Francesca Benedetti, Franca Benini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
SMA
PPC
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2021.704928/full