For a boy with SMA in China, starting Evrysdi (risdiplam) just 12 days after birth was safe and helped him reach key motor ...

Researchers studied 118 SMA type 2 patients and saw their RULM scores stayed higher than expected had their disease kept its ...

Drawing on some previous volunteer experience, columnist Sherry Toh takes on a new role at SMA News Today: forum moderator.

DySMA, to assess swallowing in children with SMA while undergoing treatment, was applied to healthy children to facilitate comparisons.

Testing patient DNA with advanced methods like HapSMA — which can “[analyze] … SMN and its surrounding genes” — can reveal otherwise undetectable genetic changes, such as gene conversion, that affect ...

Last December, my brother kept badgering me about what I wanted for Christmas. I was so sick with a respiratory infection at the time that my only focus was on getting better, not a present. To my ...

In addition to moving into my new home in February, I’ve been experiencing several other major changes. I’ve been bracing myself for them since they arrive in waves. Thankfully, several anchors in my ...

Having spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) presents challenges that can significantly affect your day-to-day life. While treatments, specialized equipment, and healthy habits have helped many people with ...

Treatment with Spinraza (nusinersen) and physical therapy that focused on posture improved motor skills in a young boy with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 0 and prevented the progression of ...

Years ago, I taught kindergarten at a self-contained school for students with orthopedic and other disabilities. My charges were animated, and my assistant was delightful. At the end of my fifth year, ...

Natalie Katz, MD, pediatric neurologist and co-director of Duke University’s Children’s Neuromuscular Program, explains why building a diverse care team is essential for managing the many ways SMA ...

Natalie Katz, MD, pediatric neurologist and co-director of Duke University’s Children’s Neuromuscular Program, shares her tips for finding trusted SMA specialists and accessing the right support. It’s ...