Treatment with salanersen slowed neurodegeneration and improved motor function in children with SMA in a Phase 1 trial, ...

Living with SMA isn't just about survival, says columnist. There's also the emotional weight of preparing for the next crisis ...

Buckle up, it's going to be an incredible ride, columnist Helen Baldwin says in a letter to her 13-year-old self.

Meeting your new medical team is never easy, especially when you have a complex and rare disease like SMA, columnist Alyssa ...

Many SMA patients continue to see gains in motor function with long-term Spinraza treatment, a real-world study from ...

Type 4. SMA type 4, the mildest form of SMA and one of the rarest, is characterized by symptoms that appear in adulthood, usually after age 35.People with this form of SMA usually do not lose the ...

Genetic testing also can be used to identify the number of copies patients have of SMN2, another gene that acts as a “backup” to SMN1.Generally, SMA patients who have more copies of SMN2 have milder ...

Babies with SMA type 0 have severe muscle weakness, poor muscle tone, and are unable to reach age-appropriate motor skills. Severe respiratory problems are common in infants with type 0 SMA.. New ...

The use of salbutamol may improve upper limb strength and aid breathing in young children with spinal muscular atrophy, an analysis found.

“Being evaluated by a physical therapist is the best way to start. With SMA really varying from person to person, you need your strength tested and to have your function evaluated,” she said, adding ...

Jeffrey Selby is a proud husband to his wife Angie whom he married in 2017. Together, they’ve built a life full of love and laughter. Jeff is a licensed realtor with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type ...

People with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) often need specialized equipment to help support them in daily activities, assist with mobility, and aid with breathing, coughing, and swallowing issues.