SMA1d
Swallowing problems common in untreated SMA type 1 infants
A study found profound swallowing deficits in SMA type 1 babies, a disease feature of note as disease-modifying treatment ...
SMA3d
Scoliosis, kyphosis common with SMA type 1 in DMT era: Study
A UK study found more than 80% of 80 SMA type 1 children on a DMT had scoliosis or other abnormal spinal curvature needing ...
SMA6d
FDA approves new tablet version of oral SMA treatment Evrysdi
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new tablet formulation of Evrysdi (risdiplam), an approved oral ...
SMA8d
Spinraza treatment won’t lead to kidney dysfunction, per study
Spinraza treatment does not lead to significant kidney dysfunction in SMA patients with types 1 and 2, a safety and efficacy ...
SMA8d
The SMA community today is marked by progress, hope, and loss
Columnist Helen Baldwin reflects on a quarter century of changes in the SMA community and honors the memory of two ...
SMA13d
Cure SMA seeks $10M in DOD funding in advocacy campaign
Cure SMA is leading an advocacy campaign seeking new research funding to address unmet challenges for people with SMA.
SMA10d
Liver issues precede neuromuscular symptoms in SMA: Mouse study
Liver issues, including a buildup of fat in the liver, occur before the onset of neuromuscular disease, per a study in a ...
SMA3d
Adding a nasal irrigator to my list of rare disease gadgets
Because "the nose is your body’s air filter," columnist Brianna Albers is testing out a new nasal irrigator to deal with sinus issues.
SMA6d
Disabled people have hearts to serve others, too
A Valentine's card exchanged reminded columnist Halsey Blocher that disabled people also deserve opportunities to serve others.