A compound in some fruits may be a treatment candidate for SMA, according to a study that explored the effects of autophagy ...

Children with SMA types 2 and 3 treated with two approved meds also saw sleep-related breathing problems ease over time, a ...

People with SMA, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in Europe identified 10 research priorities that could have the ...

Columnist Connie Chandler's school days were unremarkable, thanks to the kindness of friends and the special accommodations ...

For many people living with rare neuromuscular diseases, the most meaningful part of a recent Chicago gathering was not just the medical updates — it was finding a community that understood their ...

When columnist Jasmine Ramos was born, there was no treatment for SMA. But scientific advances have changed the trajectory of ...

A new study shows that the front and back parts of the brain actually develop completely independently of each other.

As someone living with SMA, columnist Halsey Blocher says her physical state has never quite matched her numerical age.

Children with SMA already experiencing symptoms showed gains in motor abilities after receiving gene therapy, a real-world ...

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition characterized by progressive muscle weakness and atrophy. It mainly affects motor function, but often also causes problems with speaking, ...

There are several treatment options available for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic condition characterized by progressive muscle weakness and wasting. The disease mainly affects motor ...