In infants diagnosed via newborn screening with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), measures of nerve function may be a useful way to quickly evaluate disease activity and track how these young patients respond to SMA treatments. That’s according to a new U.S. study, which found that results of tests of…
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Another day, another devastating headline in the realm of video games. “Layoffs Leave The Future Of Xbox’s Award-Winning Accessibility Efforts In Doubt,” announces one story from the gaming news website Aftermath. The article, published on July 22 and written by a fellow journalist with SMA named Grant Stoner, details…
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Different types of nerve cells respond differently when activity of a gene linked to spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is reduced — and responses can vary even among nerve cells of the same type, according to a new study using nematode worms. These findings shed new light on the underlying biology…
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When my caregivers fetch my shoes in the morning and my feet effortlessly slide right into them, more than one of them has smiled confidently and remarked, “Ah, now that’s a sure sign that it’s gonna be a great day!” And it is true. Despite the complications of having weak…
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It’s indisputable that people with SMA deal with unpredictable life events. I truly believe that our superpower is becoming exceptionally good problem-solvers and crisis managers out of necessity. To solve a problem, one usually works through the following steps: Stay calm. Identify what you can control. Develop a…
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August is SMA Awareness Month, and advocates around the world are gearing up to raise awareness about spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) by sharing stories, raising funds, and connecting as a community. SMA News Today will mark the month with a series of videos in which people with SMA and…
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