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Pregnancy and Childbirth With SMA: My Experiences
Soon after my diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 3, I decided to start a family whil...
Posted 02/02/2022
Pregnancy and Childbirth With SMA: My Experiences
Soon after my diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 3, I decided to start a family whil...
Posted 02/02/2022
Spinraza Boosts Fine Motor Skills in Children With SMA Type 2, Study Finds
Spinraza (nusinersen) improves fine manual dexterity and gross motor skills in children with spin...
Posted 01/26/2022
Spinraza Boosts Fine Motor Skills in Children With SMA Type 2, Study Finds
Spinraza (nusinersen) improves fine manual dexterity and gross motor skills in children with spin...
Posted 01/26/2022
Emergency Room Advice for People With SMA
Nobody loves going to the emergency room (ER). Odds are, something bad happened that requires imm...
Posted 01/20/2022
Emergency Room Advice for People With SMA
Nobody loves going to the emergency room (ER). Odds are, something bad happened that requires imm...
Posted 01/20/2022
Scoliosis Surgery in Kids With SMA Can Cause Serious Complications, Research Finds
Corrective surgery for scoliosis in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1 can lead t...
Posted 01/18/2022
Scoliosis Surgery in Kids With SMA Can Cause Serious Complications, Research Finds
Corrective surgery for scoliosis in children with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1 can lead t...
Posted 01/18/2022
What Makes a Good Doctor for People With SMA?
Having a good doctor you can trust is a vital aspect of health care for everyone, but it’s especi...
Posted 01/13/2022
What Makes a Good Doctor for People With SMA?
Having a good doctor you can trust is a vital aspect of health care for everyone, but it’s especi...
Posted 01/13/2022
Brothers With SMA Complete Their Doctorates Weeks Apart
Andrew and Henry DeYoung, brothers with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), completed doctoral theses ...
Posted 01/11/2022
Brothers With SMA Complete Their Doctorates Weeks Apart
Andrew and Henry DeYoung, brothers with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), completed doctoral theses ...
Posted 01/11/2022
Breathing Remains Stable for Infants With SMA Type 1 Taking Spinraza, Study Shows
Nusinersen, sold as Spinraza, has been shown to prevent decline in breathing abilities in some in...
Posted 01/06/2022
Breathing Remains Stable for Infants With SMA Type 1 Taking Spinraza, Study Shows
Nusinersen, sold as Spinraza, has been shown to prevent decline in breathing abilities in some in...
Posted 01/06/2022
Young Adults With Disabilities Cite Pitfalls in Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care
In a recent webinar, four young adults discussed transitioning from pediatric to adult health car...
Posted 01/04/2022
Young Adults With Disabilities Cite Pitfalls in Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care
In a recent webinar, four young adults discussed transitioning from pediatric to adult health car...
Posted 01/04/2022
Wearable Cyborg Limb Shows Promise as Walking Treatment for SMA
A recent study found that a wearable cyborg limb can be used to help people with neuromuscular di...
Posted 12/30/2021
Wearable Cyborg Limb Shows Promise as Walking Treatment for SMA
A recent study found that a wearable cyborg limb can be used to help people with neuromuscular di...
Posted 12/30/2021
Wheelchair Hockey and Other Adaptive Sports Score Big Health Benefits for People With SMA
A new study highlights the benefits of adaptive sports to improve the physical and psychological ...
Posted 12/29/2021
Wheelchair Hockey and Other Adaptive Sports Score Big Health Benefits for People With SMA
A new study highlights the benefits of adaptive sports to improve the physical and psychological ...
Posted 12/29/2021
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