How to Handle Breathing Difficulties in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Many children with type 1 and type 2 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) suffer from breathing difficulties. This is due to…
Articles by Wendy Henderson
Right-To-Try Laws Help Baby With SMA in Minnesota
According to a report on postbulletin.com, there are 33 states that have right-to-try laws, giving people with life-threatening illnesses access…
Famous Pediatric Neurologist Plans Visit to See SMA Patients in Australia
One of Australia’s leading pediatric neurologists is embarking on a mission to visit spinal muscular atrophy patients throughout the country to…
Adult With SMA Shares His Perspective on Spinraza
While most people associated with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) are celebrating the FDA’s approval of Spinraza, one man with SMA…
How Having SMA Influences This Writer’s Life
SMA News Today columnist Brianna Albers describes herself more as a storyteller than a writer. In fact, she wants the…
11 Function and Mobility Aids for Children With SMA
As a child’s spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) progresses, they may need special equipment to help make life easier for them…
4 Tips for Taking Care of Caregivers
While few of us choose to become caregivers, many of us are faced with the task if a loved one…
Woman Invents Magnetic Shirt to Help People With Disabilities
Following her husband’s frustration at not being able to do up the buttons on his formal work shirts, Maura Horton…
7 Physical Clues You Could Have Depression
Many people who suffer from chronic illnesses also suffer from depression. Depression isn’t something that should be overlooked; it should be…
West Virginia Boy Hopes to Get Spinraza Treatment for SMA
A young boy in Morgantown, West Virginia is hoping to start the new FDA-approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).