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SMA Screening of Newborns Increasing Worldwide as Countries Weigh Benefits
Doctors often perform testing for multiple illnesses, including different genetic disorders, when...
Posted 10/20/2021
SMA Screening of Newborns Increasing Worldwide as Countries Weigh Benefits
Doctors often perform testing for multiple illnesses, including different genetic disorders, when...
Posted 10/20/2021
Dr. Strober Offers Tips for Transitioning to Adult Care for SMA
Teens and young adults with spinal muscular atrophy may think about transitioning their care from...
Posted 10/19/2021
Dr. Strober Offers Tips for Transitioning to Adult Care for SMA
Teens and young adults with spinal muscular atrophy may think about transitioning their care from...
Posted 10/19/2021
Study Finds Chewing Difficulties Common in SMA Types 2 and 3
SMA can impair a person’s ability to chew, potentially leading to choking or malnutrition, accord...
Posted 10/14/2021
Study Finds Chewing Difficulties Common in SMA Types 2 and 3
SMA can impair a person’s ability to chew, potentially leading to choking or malnutrition, accord...
Posted 10/14/2021
Considering the Transition to Adult Care for SMA: A Q&A With Dr. Strober
Adolescents with SMA will face a decision about whether to remain in the care of their pediatric ...
Posted 10/12/2021
Considering the Transition to Adult Care for SMA: A Q&A With Dr. Strober
Adolescents with SMA will face a decision about whether to remain in the care of their pediatric ...
Posted 10/12/2021
Independence Starts With Desire
One of the biggest challenges of living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the difficulty of b...
Posted 10/07/2021
Independence Starts With Desire
One of the biggest challenges of living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is the difficulty of b...
Posted 10/07/2021
New Trial Will Test Higher Dose of Nusinersen for People With Later-Onset SMA
A new worldwide clinical trial will test the safety and efficacy of higher doses of nusinersen, s...
Posted 10/05/2021
New Trial Will Test Higher Dose of Nusinersen for People With Later-Onset SMA
A new worldwide clinical trial will test the safety and efficacy of higher doses of nusinersen, s...
Posted 10/05/2021
AbleGamers COO Raises $1M for Accessible Gaming Nonprofit in One Year
Pittsburgh resident Steven Spohn was diagnosed with SMA — an inherited condition that affects ner...
Posted 09/30/2021
AbleGamers COO Raises $1M for Accessible Gaming Nonprofit in One Year
Pittsburgh resident Steven Spohn was diagnosed with SMA — an inherited condition that affects ner...
Posted 09/30/2021
Rare Case of SMA Caused by Non-5q Mutation
A recent study can help doctors understand less common genetic causes of SMA. The report, publish...
Posted 09/29/2021
Rare Case of SMA Caused by Non-5q Mutation
A recent study can help doctors understand less common genetic causes of SMA. The report, publish...
Posted 09/29/2021
Cure SMA Rallies Public in Urging Congress To Expand Access to Assistive Technology
The nonprofit Cure SMA is rallying public support in urging Congress to make assistive technology...
Posted 09/23/2021
Cure SMA Rallies Public in Urging Congress To Expand Access to Assistive Technology
The nonprofit Cure SMA is rallying public support in urging Congress to make assistive technology...
Posted 09/23/2021
The Vitality of Online Gaming With SMA
Online gaming may not be interesting to you. You may find the whole concept just plain boring. Bu...
Posted 09/22/2021
The Vitality of Online Gaming With SMA
Online gaming may not be interesting to you. You may find the whole concept just plain boring. Bu...
Posted 09/22/2021
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