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Types (181)

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (159)

The Vitality of Online Gaming With SMA
Evrysdi Development Team Wins Drug Discovery Award for Oral SMA Treatment
5 Reasons To Consider Participating in SMA Clinical Trials
Study Recruiting for New Add-On SMA Treatment

Type 0 Sma (20)

Difficulty Swallowing With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?
Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How They Differ
Muscle Weakness in Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Type 1 Sma (44)

Muscle Weakness in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
My Perspective: Dating With SMA
What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know
Difficulty Swallowing With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Type 2 Sma (50)

Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How They Differ
What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?
What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know
The History of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Type 3 Sma (54)

SMA: Nutrition, Exercise, and Mental Health Tips
SMA Treatment for Children vs. Adults: 5 Key Differences
Difficulty Swallowing With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know

Type 4 Sma (35)

Tay-Sachs vs. Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Comparing Late-Onset Forms
Nasal Regurgitation With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
The Role of SMN1 and SMN2 Genes in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Can You Walk With Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 4 Things To Know

Distal Sma (4)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease and SMA: What Are the Differences?
Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How They Differ
The Genetics of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know

Kennedy's Disease (6)

Understanding Spinal-Bulbar Muscular Atrophy (SBMA)
Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How They Differ
What Is Kennedy's Disease? Rarity and Testing
The Genetics of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Sma With Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy (3)

What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know
The Genetics of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How They Differ

Sma With Respiratory Distress (Smard) (8)

The Genetics of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How They Differ
Genetic Testing in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
5 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms and Signs To Watch For

Sma With Lower Extremity Predominance (6)

What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know
Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How They Differ
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease and SMA: What Are the Differences?
The Genetics of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

X Linked Infantile Sma (2)

What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know
Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How They Differ

Treatments (93)

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Zolgensma (Onasemnogene Abeparvovac Xioi) (42)

SMA Medication Zolgensma May Cause Liver Failure, Warns New Label Update
5 Reasons To Consider Participating in SMA Clinical Trials
New Study: Zolgensma May Benefit Adults With SMA Types 2 and 3
Study Recruiting for New Add-On SMA Treatment

Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (Veptr) (1)

SMA Comorbidities: Scoliosis, Breathing Difficulties, and More

Surgery For Scoliosis (14)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
5 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms and Signs To Watch For
Managing Gastric Reflux in SMA
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment and Therapy Options

Spinraza (Nusinersen) (58)

Evrysdi Development Team Wins Drug Discovery Award for Oral SMA Treatment
Spinraza Boosts Fine Motor Skills in Children With SMA Type 2, Study Finds
5 Reasons To Consider Participating in SMA Clinical Trials
Study Recruiting for New Add-On SMA Treatment

Speech Therapy (13)

Assistive Technology for Communication in SMA
Building Medical Support Teams for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
SMA Comorbidities: Scoliosis, Breathing Difficulties, and More
Difficulty Swallowing With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Respiratory Therapy (13)

Tips for Staying on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Therapies
5 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms and Signs To Watch For
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 4
Building Medical Support Teams for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Physical Therapy (34)

Wearable Cyborg Limb Shows Promise as Walking Treatment for SMA
Standers for SMA — Tips for Using Specialized Equipment
SMA Newborn Screening: Your Guide
Wheelchair Hockey and Other Adaptive Sports Score Big Health Benefits for People With SMA

Occupational Therapy (22)

Parenting a Child With SMA
Pneumonia and SMA: How To Lower Your Risk
SMA Newborn Screening: Your Guide
Standers for SMA — Tips for Using Specialized Equipment

Nutrition (8)

Living With SMA: Your Guide
SMA Diet and Eating Tips
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment and Therapy Options
How To Use a Feeding Tube at Home: 12 Tips for Caregivers

Non Invasive Breathing Support (17)

BiPAP for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Types and How It May Help
Managing Gastric Reflux in SMA
Assistive Equipment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
SMA and 3 Other Neuromuscular Disorders That Affect Breathing

Nasojejunal (Nj) Tube (1)

Difficulty Swallowing With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Nasogastric (Ng) Tube (9)

Assistive Equipment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
Nasal Regurgitation With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Managing Gastric Reflux in SMA

Immunizations (1)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment and Therapy Options

Gastronomy (G) Tube (11)

My Perspective: Dating With SMA
Nasal Regurgitation With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Building Medical Support Teams for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Managing Gastric Reflux in SMA

G Tube And Nissen Fundoplication (Stomach Wrap) (1)

Managing Gastric Reflux in SMA

Exercise (10)

5 Types of SMA Physical Therapy and Tips for Success
Muscle Weakness in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Living With SMA: Your Guide
Wheelchair Hockey and Other Adaptive Sports Score Big Health Benefits for People With SMA

Evrysdi (Risdiplam) (37)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment and Therapy Options
Treatment With Evrysdi After Zolgensma Shows Benefit for SMA Type 1
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
Bone Fractures and Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Clinical Trials (8)

Talking to Others About Your Child’s SMA
5 Reasons To Consider Participating in SMA Clinical Trials
Study Recruiting for New Add-On SMA Treatment
Are Clinical Trials Safe for People With SMA?

Topics (185)

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Personal Stories (39)

My Perspective: Dating With SMA
My Perspective: Victoria Strong's Story - Never Give Up
Review: ‘I Live a Life Like Yours’
Staying Afloat Amidst a Pandemic and a Psychological Crisis

News (77)

The Eyes Have It: TD Pilot Harnesses iPadOS 15, Lets Users Control Device With Their Eyes
New Study: Zolgensma May Benefit Adults With SMA Types 2 and 3
Study Recruiting for New Add-On SMA Treatment
Are Clinical Trials Safe for People With SMA?

Roles (65)

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Parent (11)

Your Child Is Newly Diagnosed With SMA. Now What?
Pregnancy and Childbirth With SMA: My Experiences
SMA Support Online
SMA Newborn Screening: Your Guide

Caregiver (13)

Your Child Is Newly Diagnosed With SMA. Now What?
Caregivers Sought for SMA Outcome Tool Validation Study
Dechoker vs. LifeVac: Choosing an Antichoking Device for SMA
SMA: What People Don't See (Infographic)

Multiple Diagnoses (29)

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Adult Still’s Disease (Asd) (1)

SMA Treatment for Children vs. Adults: 5 Key Differences

Adverse Childhood Experiences (Ace) (8)

My Perspective: Victoria Strong's Story - Never Give Up
Talking to Others About Your Child’s SMA
Parenting a Child With SMA
SMA Support Online

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Als) (2)

What Is Kennedy's Disease? Rarity and Testing
SMA and ALS: 5 Differences and 3 Similarities

Anxiety (2)

How Spinal Muscular Atrophy Can Affect Your Mental Health
Staying Afloat Amidst a Pandemic and a Psychological Crisis

Cardiomyopathy (1)

Cardiomyopathy in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)

Depression (5)

Staying Afloat Amidst a Pandemic and a Psychological Crisis
SMA: Nutrition, Exercise, and Mental Health Tips
How Spinal Muscular Atrophy Can Affect Your Mental Health
5 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms and Signs To Watch For

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Gerd) (3)

SMA Diet and Eating Tips
Managing Gastric Reflux in SMA
Beyond Muscle Wasting: Other Ways SMA Affects the Body

Guillain–Barré Syndrome (1)

What Is Kennedy's Disease? Rarity and Testing

Heart Disease (1)

Beyond Muscle Wasting: Other Ways SMA Affects the Body

Infertility (1)

Beyond Muscle Wasting: Other Ways SMA Affects the Body

Insomnia (1)

How Spinal Muscular Atrophy Can Affect Your Mental Health

Liver Disease (1)

SMA Medication Zolgensma May Cause Liver Failure, Warns New Label Update

Lower Back Pain (1)

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction and SMA

Multiple Sclerosis (1)

What Is Kennedy's Disease? Rarity and Testing

Obesity (1)

SMA: Nutrition, Exercise, and Mental Health Tips

Osteoporosis (3)

Bone Fractures and Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Osteoporosis, Low Bone Density Common in Children With SMA Types 2 and 3
SMA: Nutrition, Exercise, and Mental Health Tips

Pregnancy Induced High Blood Pressure (1)

6 Facts About Pregnancy With SMA

Sleep Apnea (1)

How Spinal Muscular Atrophy Can Affect Your Mental Health

Social Anxiety Disorder (1)

Making Friends and Overcoming Social Anxiety With SMA

Spinal Disc Herniation (Slipped Or Bulging Disc) (1)

Paraspinal Muscular Atrophy vs. Spinal Muscular Atrophy: What’s the Difference?

Spinal Stenosis (1)

Paraspinal Muscular Atrophy vs. Spinal Muscular Atrophy: What’s the Difference?

Spine Problems (1)

Paraspinal Muscular Atrophy vs. Spinal Muscular Atrophy: What’s the Difference?

Tay–Sachs Disease (1)

Tay-Sachs vs. Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Comparing Late-Onset Forms

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