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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
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Beyond Muscle Wasting: Other Ways SMA Affects the Body
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Importance of Treatment Adherence
Learn about the importance of treatment adherence with SMA
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Your Guide to SMA: Symptoms, Treatments, and More
Your Guide to SMA: Symptoms, Treatments, and More
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Getting Started on mySMAteam
Tell your story, find your people, share and receive.
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Driving the Future of SMA Treatment
Driving the Future of SMA Treatment
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Recent articles
Treatment Options for Adults with SMA
About one-third of people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are adults.Adults with SMA may have...
5 Reasons To Consider Participating in SMA Clinical Trials
Clinical trials may test new drugs or new dosages or combinations of drugs for spinal muscular...
How Do Clinical Trials Work for SMA?
Clinical trials for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) test new treatments, new dosages of existing...
Are Clinical Trials Safe for People With SMA?
Clinical trials are designed with safety as a primary concern.Before a new drug, new dosage, or...
Tips for Staying on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Therapies
Costs for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) medications are high, but financial assistance programs...
UCSF Health and mySMAteam Partnership: SMA Awareness Month 2022
The SMA community officially recognizes August as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month. In...
What People With SMA Should Know About Getting a Second COVID-19 Booster Shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved a second COVID-19 booster shot...
Learning Self-Advocacy at a Young Age: My Experiences
Historically, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has been difficult to diagnose. The doctors I saw as...
Gaming With SMA: Beware of Trolls and Hackers
People in online gaming communities have a wide range of personalities, outlooks, and behaviors —...
Gaming With SMA: Leveling Up Your Gaming Skills
Becoming a better gamer can enhance your enjoyment and expand your gaming opportunities. Getting...
