Dr. Kathryn Mosher remembers a time when she had to explain to a parent what a diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) meant – and there was no hope to be offered. “In the natural history of that disease, most children die by the age of two. If they do survive past that, they are […]
NDSC is core to Joey’s care team
The Akron Children’s NeuroDevelopmental Science Center (NDSC) brings together 5 pediatric specialties under one roof to deliver the best outcomes and quality of life for children affected by neurological and developmental disorders. For Joey Ricci, now 18, the NDSC is where his health journey began. At 6 months old, Joey still wasn’t thriving, and tests […]
