A new blood test may offer a faster and simpler way to reliably diagnose most cases of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with results available in about one hour, a study showed. The LNA-PCR assay looks for homozygous SMN1 deletions, the most common SMA-causing mutation, in which a key section of…
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To say I didn’t attempt to set my complaint about a Sephora event up for success … would be a lie. If I was posting a video on TikTok, I obviously wanted people to see it. Time and effort are required to write a script, film, and edit,…
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Because I live with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), I have used a power wheelchair for most of my life. As far as I can recall, I have had seven different chairs, each one unique in its level of comfort, durability, and advanced functions. I’ve always had a complicated…
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Proteins involved in producing histones, which help package DNA inside cells, may take on new roles in mature nerve and muscle cells, a U.S.-Polish study found. The findings could provide new clues about spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Researchers found that as nerve and muscle cells…
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Being diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) 20-odd years ago was akin to a death sentence. But for the majority of my life with SMA, my health has been fairly stable. I’ve come to expect that, in the rare instances when I do get a cold, it will be…
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Managing a career, dating, and air travel for individuals with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) comes down to three key tools: open communication, smart energy management, and proactive planning. These strategies were discussed during a recent webinar hosted by SMA News Today, where advocates living with the…
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