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Types (181)

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (159)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment and Therapy Options
SMA Treatment for Children vs. Adults: 5 Key Differences
5 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms and Signs To Watch For
What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

Type 0 Sma (20)

SMA: Nutrition, Exercise, and Mental Health Tips
Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How They Differ
Difficulty Swallowing With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
5 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms and Signs To Watch For

Type 1 Sma (44)

Blood Test May Help Predict Spinal Muscular Atrophy Severity, Treatment Effectiveness
Long-Term Data: Children With Type 1 SMA Keep Gaining Motor Skills After 3 Years on Evrysdi
New Trial Will Test Higher Dose of Nusinersen for People With Later-Onset SMA
More Than Half of People Who Start Spinraza for SMA Stop Within 2 Years, Study Finds

Type 2 Sma (50)

5 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms and Signs To Watch For
5 Types of SMA Physical Therapy and Tips for Success
What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?
What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know

Type 3 Sma (54)

The Decision To Get a Scooter
The Challenges of Working With SMA
In Type 3 SMA, Breathing and Upper-Body Function Worsen After Walking Stops
Participants Sought for Clinical Trial of SMA Muscle Therapy Apitegromab

Type 4 Sma (35)

Difficulty Swallowing With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
SMA Treatment for Children vs. Adults: 5 Key Differences
What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know
Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How They Differ

Distal Sma (4)

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

Kennedy's Disease (6)

How Is SMA Diagnosed? Testing and More
The Genetics of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Types of Spinal Muscular Atrophy: How They Differ
What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know

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)

Pneumonia and SMA: How To Lower Your Risk
The Genetics of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
5 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms and Signs To Watch For
What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know

Sma With Lower Extremity Predominance (6)

5 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms and Signs To Watch For
The Genetics of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease and SMA: What Are the Differences?
What Causes Spinal Muscular Atrophy? 5 Facts To Know

X Linked Infantile Sma (2)

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

Treatments (93)

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Zolgensma (Onasemnogene Abeparvovac Xioi) (42)

The History of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
SMA Treatment for Children vs. Adults: 5 Key Differences

Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (Veptr) (1)

SMA Comorbidities: Scoliosis, Breathing Difficulties, and More

Surgery For Scoliosis (14)

Quiz: Do You Know Everything You Need To Know About Scoliosis?
Scoliosis Surgery in Kids With SMA Can Cause Serious Complications, Research Finds
Facts and Statistics About Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2

Spinraza (Nusinersen) (58)

Nusinersen Improves Motor Function, Quality of Life in Adults With SMA, Studies Find
Scoliosis Surgery in Kids With SMA Can Cause Serious Complications, Research Finds
Spinraza Alone May Be Better Than Combining It With Zolgensma To Treat SMA Type 1
Long-Term Data: Children With Type 1 SMA Keep Gaining Motor Skills After 3 Years on Evrysdi

Speech Therapy (13)

What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?
Living With SMA: Your Guide
Difficulty Swallowing With Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Study Finds Chewing Difficulties Common in SMA Types 2 and 3

Respiratory Therapy (13)

Tips for Staying on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Therapies
Muscle Weakness in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
5 Spinal Muscular Atrophy Symptoms and Signs To Watch For
SMA Comorbidities: Scoliosis, Breathing Difficulties, and More

Physical Therapy (34)

SMA Comorbidities: Scoliosis, Breathing Difficulties, and More
What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment and Therapy Options
Tips for Staying on Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Therapies

Occupational Therapy (22)

SMA Newborn Screening: Your Guide
Standers for SMA — Tips for Using Specialized Equipment
Your Child Is Newly Diagnosed With SMA. Now What?
Pediatric Neuromuscular Disorders: 9 Things To Know

Nutrition (8)

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

Non Invasive Breathing Support (17)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
Respiratory Equipment for SMA: What To Look For
Managing Gastric Reflux in SMA
Building Medical Support Teams for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Nasojejunal (Nj) Tube (1)

Difficulty Swallowing With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Nasogastric (Ng) Tube (9)

Building Medical Support Teams for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Managing Gastric Reflux in SMA
How To Use a Feeding Tube at Home: 12 Tips for Caregivers
Difficulty Swallowing With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Immunizations (1)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment and Therapy Options

Gastronomy (G) Tube (11)

Pneumonia and SMA: How To Lower Your Risk
My Perspective: Dating With SMA
How To Use a Feeding Tube at Home: 12 Tips for Caregivers
Nasal Regurgitation With Spinal Muscular Atrophy

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

Managing Gastric Reflux in SMA

Exercise (10)

Muscle Weakness in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
My Perspective: Anti-Gravity Treadmill
5 Types of SMA Physical Therapy and Tips for Success
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Treatment and Therapy Options

Evrysdi (Risdiplam) (37)

Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2
What Is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?
The Importance of Splicing in SMA Treatment
What Is Kugelberg-Welander Disease?

Clinical Trials (8)

Study Recruiting for New Add-On SMA Treatment
5 Reasons To Consider Participating in SMA Clinical Trials
The History of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Are Clinical Trials Safe for People With SMA?

Topics (185)

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Personal Stories (39)

Pregnancy and Childbirth With SMA: My Experiences
Living as a Superhero
The Challenges of Working With SMA
Dating With SMA: Love Is Out There, But Finding It Takes Strength

News (77)

5 Reasons To Consider Participating in SMA Clinical Trials
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
Spinraza Alone May Be Better Than Combining It With Zolgensma To Treat SMA Type 1

Expertise Level (67)

Cure SMA To Host College Panel Webinar Series
Interview: Dr. Strober on Combination Therapy for Babies With SMA
The Eyes Have It: TD Pilot Harnesses iPadOS 15, Lets Users Control Device With Their Eyes
Finding My Voice for Self-Advocacy

Format (137)

Dating With SMA: Love Is Out There, But Finding It Takes Strength
How Do Clinical Trials Work for SMA?
Getting Started on mySMAteam
The Vitality of Online Gaming With SMA

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)

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

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

Depression (5)

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

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Gerd) (3)

Managing Gastric Reflux in SMA
SMA Diet and Eating Tips
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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