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Gevin the Service Dog Goes Viral in Video Helping University Student With SMA
Erin Novakowski showcases the ways her service dog, Gevin, helps her with daily tasks....
Posted 11/10/2021
How I Lived at College With SMA
Transitioning into college after high school can be a complicated process that might be...
Posted 11/09/2021
Osteoporosis, Low Bone Density Common in Children With SMA Types 2 and 3
Researchers studied bone mineral density (BMD) — the amount of calcium, phosphorus, and other...
Posted 11/04/2021
Life with SMA: More Than a Second-Choice Friend
OK, high school wasn’t entirely a good memory. Everyone is different, but we all have our own “...
Posted 11/03/2021
Photography Project Raises Awareness of Daily Life With SMA
Maylan Chavez, who is living with SMA, is the subject of Dan Perez's photo series “Living with...
Posted 11/02/2021
Improved SMA Screening and Greater Awareness in Pediatricians Key to Early Diagnosis
A recent study has shown that more timely screening and greater awareness among pediatricians is...
Posted 10/28/2021
Daniel Michel, Athlete With Type 2 SMA, Wins Bronze at Paralympics
Daniel Michel and his ramp assistant Ashlee McClure celebrate after Michel won bronze in boccia...
Posted 10/27/2021
Are People With SMA Eligible for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Booster Shots?
People with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) may be eligible for additional doses of the Pfizer and...
Posted 10/26/2021
Blood Test May Help Predict Spinal Muscular Atrophy Severity, Treatment Effectiveness
In a new study, researchers measured levels of a potential biomarker — a molecule used to measure...
Posted 10/26/2021
Finding Work When You Have SMA
Finding work opportunities and landing a job when you have spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) can be...
Posted 10/21/2021
